217 - Deference

Deference : noun

  1. behaviour that shows that you respect somebody/something (Oxford)

  2. respect and politeness (Cambridge)

با ادب / لحاظ / حوالہ

Sentence (s)

  1. The women wore veils in deference to the customs of the country. (Oxford)

  2. The flags were lowered out of deference to the bereaved family. (Oxford)

  3. He treats her with such deference. (Cambridge)

Phrases & Connected Words

  • wore veils in deference to the customs

  • flags were lowered out of deference

  • treat with deference

Synonym(s)

  1. Regard

  2. Respect

Antonym(s)

  1. Disrespect

Word Family

  1. Reference,

  2. Context