All 3 Uses of
deference
in
The Poisonwood Bible
- 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 5deferential = politely respectful
- My neighbors are deferential and reserved.†
Chpt 5
Definition:
polite respect -- often when submitting to another's wishes