DEFERENCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DEFERENCE?

Need another word that means the same as “deference”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “deference” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Deference” are: respect, respectfulness, complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness, regard, esteem

Deference as a Noun

Definitions of "Deference" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “deference” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.
• Polite submission and respect.
• A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard.
• Courteous regard for people's feelings.

Synonyms of "Deference" as a noun (8 Words)

complaisance	A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.
compliance	The ability of an organ to distend in response to applied pressure. All imports of timber are in compliance with regulations.
compliancy	A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.
esteem	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. It is held in esteem.
obligingness	A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.
regard	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. The court must have regard to the principle of welfare.
respect	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. Respect to Hill for a truly non superficial piece on the techno scene.
respectfulness	Courteous regard for people’s feelings.

Usage Examples of "Deference" as a noun

• He addressed her with the deference due to age.
• His deference to her wishes was very flattering.
• In deference to your wishes.

Associations of "Deference" (30 Words)

admiration	The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising. They were lost in admiration of the scenery.
admire	Feel admiration for. I admire your courage.
admired	Regarded with admiration.
adoration	The act of admiring strongly. It was enough to earn him the adoration of the fans.
adored	Regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god. Adored grandchildren.
appreciation	A full understanding of a situation. I smiled in appreciation.
awe	Inspire with awe. The famous professor awed the undergraduates.
canonize	Place in or regard as belonging to a canon of literary or artistic works. Ignoring canonized literary texts leaves these students at a disadvantage.
compliance	The ability of an organ to distend in response to applied pressure. The ways in which the state maintains order and compliance.
esteem	An attitude of admiration or esteem. Many of these qualities are esteemed by managers.
fame	The state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements. The song s success rocketed him to stardom and fame.
glowing	Highly enthusiastic. Glowing praise.
homage	Special honour or respect shown publicly. Daniel s films were a homage to her.
honor	Bestow honor or rewards upon. We honor checks and drafts.
laudatory	(of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation. A laudatory remark.
loyalty	Feelings of allegiance. His extreme loyalty to the Crown.
obedience	Behavior intended to please your parents. Obedience to moral standards.
obedient	Complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another’s authority. A little man obedient to his wife.
obeisance	A gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy. They paid obeisance to the Prince.
obey	Be obedient to. The officer was convicted for refusing to obey orders.
respect	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. It is incumbent upon all hill users to respect the environment.
respectful	Full of or exhibiting respect. A respectful glance.
revere	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. C zanne s still lifes were revered by his contemporaries.
reverence	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. The Chinese reverence for the dead.
reverent	Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect. Maintained a reverent silence.
submission	Humility; meekness. The judge halted the trial at the end of the prosecution s submissions.
venerate	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. We venerate genius.
veneration	A feeling of profound respect for someone or something. His respect for the law bordered on veneration.
wonder	Something that causes feelings of wonder. How many times have I written that I wonder.
worship	The activity of worshipping. The worship of celebrity and wealth.