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Synonyms for deference

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noun · a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

“his deference to her wishes was very flattering”

noun · courteous regard for people's feelings

“in deference to your wishes”

respectrespectfulness
noun · a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
complaisancecompliancecompliancyobligingness