deference (n)
respect#3 (n)

n01228877

type n
lex_filenum 04
def a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
examples his deference to her wishes was very flattering
be sure to give my respects to the dean
Outgoing links
Hypernym politeness, civility
Derivationally related form respect → respect; respect → respect
Derivationally related form deference → deferential
Derivationally related form deference → deferent
Hyponym court, homage; last respects; props
Incoming links
Derivationally related form deferential → deference
Derivationally related form deferent → deference
Hyponym politeness, civility
Hypernym court, homage; last respects; props
Derivationally related form respect → respect; respect → respect

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