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deference vs courtesy

courtesy vs deference

deference and courtesy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deference Yes No No No
courtesy Yes No No No
As nouns, courtesy is a hypernym of deference; that is, courtesy is a word with a broader meaning than deference:
  • deference: courteous regard for people's feelings
  • courtesy: a courteous manner
Other hypernyms of deference include good manners.
deference (noun) courtesy (noun)
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard a courteous or respectful or considerate act
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others a courteous manner
courteous regard for people's feelings a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
Difference between deference and courtesy

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