Deference Definition

dĕfər-əns, dĕfrəns
noun
A yielding in opinion, judgment, or wishes.
Webster's New World
Courteous regard or respect.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Deference

Noun

Singular:
deference
Plural:
deferences

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Deference

  • in deference to

Origin of Deference

  • From French déférence

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Deference Sentence Examples

  • Taran bowed his head in deference to his master.

  • It is one of absolute loyalty and deference, as to the teaching of inspiration.

  • Dean continued to exhibit restrain with his comebacks in deference to the improved moods around Bird Song.

  • Kiera stood aside, not as much out of deference but out of sudden realization that if she didn't, the man was likely to run her over.

  • Taran held his gaze, and Vara nodded in deference before wheeling the horse toward the northern wall.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEF

Words Ending With

ECENCE

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deference

Words Starting With D and Ending With E

Starts With D & Ends With EStarts With DE & Ends With EStarts With D & Ends With CE

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With D9 Letter Words Ending With E