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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋdєfәrәns 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊdefәrәns 〕


Overview of noun deference

The noun deference has 3 senses


  • deference, respect -- (a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean")

  • deference, respect, respectfulness -- (courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy")

  • complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness, deference -- (a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others)