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deference Synonyms

Another word for deference

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• noun (Context 1)

Humble submission, courteous regard, and respect shown toward the judgment, opinion, or authority of another person.

Usage Example

"The junior researchers listened in polite respect as the Nobel laureate critiqued their experimental methodology."

Strongest
respect
Strong
regard
reverence
homage
veneration
compliance
submission
acquiescence
courtesy
obeisance

Opposites of deference

The opposite of deference shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

defiance
disrespect
insolence
impudence
disregard
contempt
insubordination
arrogance
See all opposites of deference

• Nearby Words

defensiveness
defer
deferable
deference
deferential
deferment
deferrable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deference. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deference
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