Deference
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a courteous expression, by word or deed, of esteem or regard
polysemousWordset Dictionary
Senses
Wordset Dictionary
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
Wordset Dictionary
courteous regard for people's feelings
Classifications
Entity Type
Unknown—glossary_import_default_pending_classifier
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Sensitivity
unclassified
Information Class
unclassified
Variants
- synonym
- compliancerespect
- plural
- Deferences
- possessive
- Deference's
- pluralpossessive
- Deferences'