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deference vs obligingness

obligingness vs deference

deference and obligingness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deference Yes No No No
obligingness Yes No No No
As nouns, deference and obligingness are synonyms defined as:
  • deference and obligingness: a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
Other synonyms of deference include complaisance, compliance, compliancy.
deference (noun) obligingness (noun)
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
courteous regard for people's feelings
Difference between deference and obligingness

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