respect vs deference

deference vs respect

respect and deference both are nouns.

respect is a verb but deference is not a verb.

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

As nouns, respect and deference are synonyms defined as:

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

As nouns, respect and deference are synonyms defined as:

respect and deference: courteous regard for people's feelings

Other synonyms of respect include respectfulness.

respect (noun)	deference (noun)
behavior intended to please your parents	a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
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	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)

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

Difference between respect and deference

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