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deference in Tagalog

pagiging masunurin

UK/ˈdɛfəɹəns//ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/

deference in Tagalog: pagiging masunurin. In English, deference means great respect.

Tagalog words for deference

the willingness to carry out the wishes of others
pagiging masunurin

English meaning of deference

  1. noun Great respect.
  2. noun The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.

Full definition of deference

deference in a sentence

  • The children treated their elders with deference.
  • By tidying his room, he showed deference to his mother.

Synonyms of deference

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Questions about deference in Tagalog

What is the meaning of deference in Tagalog?
Deference in Tagalog is pagiging masunurin.
Ano ang deference sa Tagalog?
Deference: pagiging masunurin.
What does deference mean in English?
Deference means great respect.

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