Deference

September 4, 2026 Sonu 1 min read

Deference

Noun
आदर
Definition

Polite submission and respect.

Contextual Sentence: "In deference to the teacher's wishes, the students remained silent."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'dear' + 'ference' - treating someone as dear with deference.
Synonyms
respect reverence esteem
Antonyms
disrespect contempt defiance