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deference

noun

ˈdɛf.ər.əns

Meaning

Humble submission and respect.

Humble submission and respect. Polite submission and respect.

He showed deference to his elderly mentor.

The student spoke with deference to his professor.

respect, reverence, admiration, courtesy

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respect, reverence, admiration

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respect, reverence, courtesy

disrespect, defiance, rudeness, disregard

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disrespect, defiance, rudeness

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disrespect, defiance, disregard

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a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers

smoothness and charm in manner