Deference and Modesty

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

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

Modesty noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.

Usage example: his natural modesty makes him reluctant to run for public office

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Deference and modesty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deference" instead a noun "Modesty".

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

real deference

real modesty

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