deference
pronunciation
How to pronounce deference in British English:
UK [ˈdefərəns]
How to pronounce deference in American English:
US [ˈdefərəns]
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- Noun:
- a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
- courteous regard for people's feelings
- a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
Word Origin
- deference (n.)
- 1640s, from French déférence (16c.), from déférer (see defer (v.2)).
Antonym
Example
- 1. They 're safely ensconced in a bubble of deference and flattery .
- 2. On july 3rd thais voted , yet again , against deference and hierarchy .
- 3. In practice , each public school is an independent kingdom that pays nominal deference to education authorities .
- 4. The explosion of digital news outlets has accelerated the ( welcome ) passing of the age of deference .
- 5. And at a certain point , when very large majorities disagree with you , a bit of deference is in order .