English / word
deference
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Polite submission and respect for someone else's opinion, judgment, or status.
In context
01
She showed great deference to her elders.
02
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Synonyms
respect,reverence,admiration
Antonyms
disrespect,disregard,defiance
Collocations
show deference,in deference to,treat with deference