nnoun.acta courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regardSynset:respect
Examples:- his deference to her wishes was very flattering
- be sure to give my respects to the dean
Derivationally Related Form:deferentialrespectdeferent
Hypernyms:civility politeness
Inherited Hypernyms:deferencepolitenessactionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:courthomagelast respectsprops
Full Hyponyms:courtlast respectsprops
nnoun.attributecourteous regard for people's feelingsSynset:respect respectfulness
Examples:- in deference to your wishes
- out of respect for his privacy
Derivationally Related Form:deferentialrespectdeferentdeferrespectful
Hypernyms:courtesy good manners
Inherited Hypernyms:deferencecourtesymannerdemeanortraitattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.attributea disposition or tendency to yield to the will of othersSynset:complaisance compliance compliancy obligingness
Derivationally Related Form:complaisantdeferentialdeferentcompliantcomplyobliging
Hypernyms:agreeability agreeableness
Inherited Hypernyms:complaisanceagreeablenessdispositionnaturetraitattributeabstractionentity