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
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®15 points
Words With Friends®17 points
Double word30 points
Triple word45 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latineferenceday
Starts & ends withD … E
Syllablesdef · er · ence
SYNONYMS & RELATED9
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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