All deference synonyms
def·er·ence
D d noun deference
- yielding — inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man.
- courtesy — Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.
- civility — politeness or courtesy, esp when formal
- reverence — a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
- obeisance — a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture.
- submission — an act or instance of submitting.
- condescension — Condescension is condescending behaviour.
- acquiescence — Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you do not agree with it.
- complaisance — deference to the wishes of others; willing compliance
- capitulation — the act of capitulating
- docility — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
- veneration — the act of venerating.
- regard — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
- acclaim — If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically.
- consideration — Consideration is careful thought about something.
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
- thoughtfulness — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- politeness — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- admiration — Admiration is a feeling of great liking and respect for a person or thing.
- awe — Awe is the feeling of respect and amazement that you have when you are faced with something wonderful and often rather frightening.
- obsequiousness — characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
- non-submissive — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
- attention — If you give someone or something your attention, you look at it, listen to it, or think about it carefully.
- homage — respect or reverence paid or rendered: In his speech he paid homage to Washington and Jefferson.
- honour — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
- compliance — a disposition to yield to or comply with others
- obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.