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deference

ˈdɛfərəns

noun

szacunek

ʂaˈt͡sunɛk· rzeczownik
Also
poważanie(n)respekt(m)
Definition

Humble submission and respect.

Examples
He showed great deference to his elders.
Okazał wielki szacunek swoim starszym.
In deference to her wishes, we cancelled the meeting.
Z szacunku dla jej życzeń odwołaliśmy spotkanie.
Synonyms
respecthomagereverence
Collocations
show deferencein deference toout of deference
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