deference

deference [noun]: respectful submission to another.

Example: In deference to his father’s wishes, the boy began to practice Yoga every day.

Related words: deferential [adjective], deferentially [adverb]

Synonyms: acquiescence, complaisance, compliance, docility, obedience, obeisance, respectfulness, submission, yielding

Antonyms: cheek, discourtesy, disobedience, impertinence, impoliteness, impudence, irreverence, noncompliance, rudeness

Tags: GRE

Category: Vocabulary words

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