Deferential and Serving

Deferential

Deferential adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

Serving and deferential are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Serving" instead an adjective "Deferential".

Nearby Words: deference, deferentially, deferent

Serving

Serving noun - The act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone.
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Synonyms for Serving

Deferential and serving are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deferential" instead an adjective "Serving".

Nearby Words: serve, service, servicing, servant, served
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