homage vs deference
deference vs homagehomage and deference both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| homage | Yes | No | No | No |
| deference | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
deference is a hypernym of
homage; that is, deference is a
word with a broader meaning than homage:
- homage: respectful deference
- deference: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
Other hypernyms of homage include
respect.
| homage (noun) | deference (noun) |
|---|---|
| respectful deference | a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard |
| a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others | |
| courteous regard for people's feelings |
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