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- [def-er-uh ns]
- /ˈdɛf ər əns/
- /ˈdef.ər.əns/
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- [def-er-uh ns]
- /ˈdɛf ər əns/
Definitions of deference word
- uncountable noun deference Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position. 4
- noun deference submission to or compliance with the will, wishes, etc, of another 3
- noun deference courteous regard; respect 3
- noun deference a yielding in opinion, judgment, or wishes 3
- noun deference courteous regard or respect 3
- noun deference respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another. 1
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Origin of deference
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < French déférence, Middle French, equivalent to defer(er) to defer2 + -ence -ence
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Parts of speech for Deference
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deference popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deference
noun deference
- yielding — inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man.
- obeisance — a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture.
- submission — an act or instance of submitting.
- condescension — Condescension is condescending behaviour.
- acquiescence — Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you do not agree with it.
Antonyms for deference
noun deference
- disobedience — lack of obedience or refusal to comply; disregard or transgression.
- noncompliance — failure or refusal to comply, as with a law, regulation, or term of a contract.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
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