All 3 Uses of "deference" in "The Poisonwood Bible"

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deference
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Anatole held his tongue, in deference to my family.
Chpt 5 *

deference = polite respect
He was startled to see a white woman, and couldn't decide whether to be deferential or contemptuous, so he alternated.†
Chpt 5

deferential = politely respectful
My neighbors are deferential and reserved.†
Chpt 5

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(1) (deference)
polite respect -- often when submitting to another's wishes
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)