DEFERENCES

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

Example: "His deference to her wishes was very flattering"

• respect  11

• civility  16
• politeness  12

• court  7
• homage  12
• last respects
• props  9

Courteous regard for people's feelings

Example: "In deference to your wishes"

• respect  11
• respectfulness  21

A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

• complaisance  20
• compliance  18
• compliancy  21
• obligingness  16