deference
See also: déférence
English
Etymology
From French déférence
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɛfəɹəns/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/
Noun
deference (countable and uncountable, plural deferences)
- Great respect.
- The children treated their elders with deference.
- The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
- By tidying his room, he showed deference to his mother.
Synonyms
- honor
- respect
Translations
great respect
|
|
the willingness to carry out the wishes of others
|
|