obeyance

/ˈɒbɪəns/; /ˈɒbɪənsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the state of being obedient, or the act of showing respect or deference

“The queen’s subjects showed their obeisance to the monarch during the coronation ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • deference
  • obeisance

Antonyms

  • defiance
  • disobedience