"deference" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard (synset 101231366)
"his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"

is a type of: civility, politeness - the act of showing regard for others
subtypes:
- court, homage - respectful deference
- last respects - the act of expressing respect for someone who has died
- props - proper respect
same as: respect
Courteous regard for people's feelings (synset 104921016)
"in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"

is a type of: courtesy, good manners - a courteous manner

same as: respect, respectfulness
A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others (synset 104648510)
is a type of: agreeability, agreeableness - a temperamental disposition to be agreeable

same as: complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness