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Meaning of word deference from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

deference noun

Meaning : A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard.

Example : His deference to her wishes was very flattering.
Be sure to give my respects to the dean.

Synonyms : respect

Meaning : Courteous regard for people's feelings.

Example : In deference to your wishes.
Out of respect for his privacy.

Synonyms : respect, respectfulness

Meaning : A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.

Synonyms : complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness

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palatalized (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

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Either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits.

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A criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it.

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An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly).

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(Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands.

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A white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative.

palatalised (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

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Adversity resulting from being made a victim.

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Get stuck while doing something.