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Deference N Yielding Opinion Courteous Respect Avoid Confrontation

Front deference
Back (n.) a yielding of opinion; courteous respect for;
To avoid a confrontation, the man showed deference to his friend.
The deference shown to the elderly woman's opinion was heartwarming.

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