Deference and Dedication

Deference

Deference noun - A readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others.

Dedication and deference are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dedication" instead a noun "Deference".

Dedication

Dedication noun - Adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty.

Deference and dedication are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deference" instead a noun "Dedication".

Nearby Words: dedicated, dedicate, dedicatory, dedicating

How words are described

due due deference due dedication
extreme extreme deference extreme dedication
great great deference great dedication
absolute absolute deference absolute dedication
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