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deference

The word “deference” has 3 syllables: def-er-ence

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛf.ɚ.əns/

What is synonym and antonym for deference?

In the thesaurus, “deference” has 35 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deference along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deference

  • acceptance
  • acquiescence
  • affability
  • amenability
  • amiability
  • amicability
  • assent
  • biddability
  • capitulation
  • complaisance
  • compliance
  • compliancy
  • conformity
  • congeniality
  • consent
  • cooperativeness
  • cordiality
  • docility
  • friendliness
  • geniality
  • good-naturedness
  • humoring
  • indulgence
  • obedience
  • obsequiousness
  • receptiveness
  • receptivity
  • servility
  • slavishness
  • sociability
  • submission
  • submissiveness
  • subservience
  • subserviency
  • surrender

Antonyms for deference

  • animosity
  • antipathy
  • defiance
  • disobedience
  • enmity
  • hostility
  • ill will
  • intractability
  • recalcitrance

Meanings of deference

  • noun
    1. Great respect.
    2. The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.

Example Sentences

  • Out of deference to her experience, they followed her advice.
  • He spoke with deference when addressing the judge.
  • The staff showed great deference to the company’s founder.
  • In deference to local customs, she wore traditional clothing.
  • They postponed the event in deference to the national day of mourning.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deference, such as: acceptance, acquiescence, affability, amenability, amiability, amicability, animosity.

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