deference

/dɛfərəns/ noun
9 letters3 syllables15 points in Scrabble®17 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
NOUN
1

Courteous regard for people's feelings.

“in deference to your wishes”

2

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

“his deference to her wishes was very flattering”

3

A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.

WORD FORMS
Related formdeferent
Related formdeferential
Related formdefer
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®15 points
Words With Friends®17 points
Double word30 points
Triple word45 points
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Pig Latineferenceday
Starts & ends withD … E
Syllablesdef · er · ence
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SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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