ಅರ್ಥ : A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
His deference to her wishes was very flattering.
Be sure to give my respects to the dean.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : respect
ಅರ್ಥ : Courteous regard for people's feelings.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
In deference to your wishes.
Out of respect for his privacy.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : respect, respectfulness
ಅರ್ಥ : A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness