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o·bei·sance
 obeisance
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- pronunciation:
- o
beI
s
 ns
[or]
o
bi
sns
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a gesture of the body, such as a bow, made to indicate respect or submission.
He made his humble obeisance to his lord and set off on his mission.- synonyms:
- bow, homage, salaam
- similar words:
- curtsy, kowtow, regards, reverence, salute
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| definition 2: |
an attitude of respect or submission.
The servant understood the master's wish and bowed in obeisance.- synonyms:
- deference, submissiveness
- similar words:
- complaisance, compliance, obsequiousness, respect, reverence, veneration
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| related words: |
deference, inclination, kowtow, obedience |
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| derivations: |
obeisant (adj.), obeisantly (adv.) |
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