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obeisance

o·bei·sance
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [oh-bey-suh ns, oh-bee-]
    • /oʊˈbeɪ səns, oʊˈbi-/
    • /əʊˈbeɪ.səns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-bey-suh ns, oh-bee-]
    • /oʊˈbeɪ səns, oʊˈbi-/

Definitions of obeisance word

  • noun obeisance a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture. 1
  • noun obeisance deference or homage: The nobles gave obeisance to the new king. 1
  • noun obeisance Deferential respect. 1
  • noun obeisance deferential gesture 1
  • uncountable noun obeisance Obeisance to someone or something is great respect shown for them. 0
  • variable noun obeisance An obeisance is a physical gesture, especially a bow, that you make in order to show your respect for someone or something. 0

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Origin of obeisance

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English obeisaunce < Middle French obeissance, derivative of Old French obeissant, present participle of obeir to obey; see -ance

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Parts of speech for Obeisance

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

obeisance popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for obeisance

noun obeisance

  • homage — respect or reverence paid or rendered: In his speech he paid homage to Washington and Jefferson.
  • respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
  • deference — Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.
  • genuflection — an act of bending the knee or touching it to the ground in reverence or worship.
  • duty — something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation.

Antonyms for obeisance

noun obeisance

  • censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
  • condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
  • disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
  • dishonour — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
  • dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.

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