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Synonyms for deference

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 4, High Camp · 1 sense · noun

The sensenounTier 4, High CampActions

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

His deference to her wishes was very flattering.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

respect

Same sentence, swapped: His respect to her wishes was very flattering.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for deference as it is used in the sentence above.

prestige
resignation
consent

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