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Deferential vs Cringing - What's the difference?

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Deferential is a related term of cringing.


As an adjective deferential

is respectful and considerate; showing deference.

As a verb cringing is

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As a noun cringing is

act of one who cringes.

deferential

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • respectful and considerate; showing deference
  • (anatomy) of, or relating to the vas deferens
  • based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions

    • Related terms

    * deferent

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    cringing

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Act of one who cringes.
    • the servile bowings and cringings of courtiers