Deference and Sass

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

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Sass is an antonym for deference.

Sass noun - Disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request.

Usage example: an old-fashioned diner where getting sass from the waitstaff is part of the experience

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Deference is an antonym for sass.

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Sass and Deference. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deference/sass

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