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deference
zelfstandig naamwoord
1 deference
A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard:
— His deference to her wishes was very flattering.
synoniem: respect.
Roget 928:
respect,
regard,
consideration;
courtesy
etc.
894;
attention,
deference,
reverence,
honor,
esteem,
estimation,
veneration,
admiration;
approbation
etc.
931.
homage,
fealty,
obeisance,
genuflection,
kneeling prostration;
obsequiousness
etc.
886;
salaam,
kowtow,
bow,
presenting arms,
salute.
respects,
regards,
duty,
devoirs,
egards.
devotion
etc.
(piety)
987.
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2 deference
Courteous regard for people's feelings:
— In deference to your wishes.
synoniemen: respect, respectfulness.
3 deference
A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.
synoniemen: complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness.
Roget 743:
obedience;
observance
etc.
772;
compliance;
submission
etc.
725;
subjection
etc.
749;
nonresistance;
passiveness,
resignation.
allegiance,
loyalty,
fealty,
homage,
deference,
devotion;
constancy,
fidelity.
submissness†,
submissiveness;
ductility
etc.
(softness)
324;
obsequiousness
etc.
(servility)
886.
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Nederlands: inschikkelijkheid, buigzaamheid, consideratie, gehoorzaamheid
Pools: ustępliwość
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