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court vs deference

deference vs court

court and deference both are nouns.

court is a verb but deference is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
court Yes No Yes No
deference Yes No No No
As nouns, deference is a hypernym of court; that is, deference is a word with a broader meaning than court:
  • court: respectful deference
  • deference: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
Other hypernyms of court include respect.
court (noun) deference (noun)
respectful deference a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played courteous regard for people's feelings
a room in which a law court sits
a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area
the residence of a sovereign or nobleman
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state
the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince
court (verb) deference (verb)
make amorous advances towards
seek someone's favor
engage in social activities leading to marriage
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