deference vs respect

respect vs deference

deference and respect both are nouns.

deference is not a verb while respect is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
deference	Yes	No	No	No
respect	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, deference and respect are synonyms defined as:

deference and respect: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

As nouns, deference and respect are synonyms defined as:

deference and respect: courteous regard for people's feelings

Other synonyms of deference include respectfulness.

deference (noun)	respect (noun)
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard	behavior intended to please your parents
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others	a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
courteous regard for people's feelings	courteous regard for people's feelings
	(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
	an attitude of admiration or esteem
	a feeling of friendship and esteem
	the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

deference (verb)	respect (verb)
	regard highly; think much of
	show respect towards

Difference between deference and respect

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