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deference vs last respects

last respects vs deference

deference and last respects both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deference Yes No No No
last respects Yes No No No
As nouns, last respects is a hyponym of deference; that is, last respects is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deference:
  • deference: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
  • last respects: the act of expressing respect for someone who has died
Other hyponyms of deference include court, homage, props.
deference (noun) last respects (noun)
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard the act of expressing respect for someone who has died
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
courteous regard for people's feelings
Difference between deference and last respects

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