respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another.

respectful or courteous regard

in deference to his wishes.

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disobedience , impoliteness , noncompliance , dishonor , disregard , ignorance

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acquiescence , capitulation , complaisance , condescension , docility , obeisance , submission , yieldingnotes:deference is a courteous expression of regard or respect , while difference is the quality of being unlike or dissimilar , acclaim , civility , consideration , courtesy , esteem , honor , politeness , regard , respect , reverence , thoughtfulness , venerationnotes:deference is a courteous expression of regard or respect , amenability , amenableness , compliance , compliancy , submissiveness , tractability , tractableness , homage , agreement , allegiance , appreciation , attention , devoir , favor , fealty , groveling , humility , obedience , veneration , worship , yielding