deference

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In South Asia in particular, a culture of deference, traditional social norms and gender hierarchy often prevent youth movements from succeeding.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Out of misguided deference to supposed victims, they have been largely aiming their ire in the wrong direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Plus, she has a trad wife thing going on, emphasizing her deference to her husband’s decisions.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Newsom has routinely won approval from the state’s Democratic base, as well as respect and deference from its elected leaders, and his notoriety as a top foe of Trump continues to rise.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Jack could see that you treated them with the same deference you gave the guards.

From "Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps" by Andrea Warren