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bow and scrape to behave with excessive politeness and deference.
deferential characterized by or showing deference; respectfully submissive.
humble showing deference; respectful. [1/6 definitions]
kowtow to show extreme or excessive deference. [2/3 definitions]
lese majesty any act of insolence or affront to someone's dignity, esp. that of a person to whom deference is customarily shown. [1/2 definitions]
obsequious showing or tending to show servile obedience or deference; fawning.
respect consideration for and deference to another's privileges or knowledge. [1/8 definitions]