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Obeisance

/oʊˈbeɪsəns/

Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.

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📖 Definitions of "Obeisance"

noun

1
Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.
2
An obedient attitude.

🔄 Synonyms of "Obeisance"

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Word	Definition
bownoun	(archery) A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
bowingnoun	The act of bending at the waist, as a sign of respect or greeting.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Obeisance"

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Word	Definition
bowingnoun	The act of bending at the waist, as a sign of respect or greeting.
bownoun	(archery) A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
obeyverb	(transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
obediencenoun	The quality of being obedient.
allegiancenoun	Loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler.
venerationnoun	Profound reverence, respect or awe.
omnoun	(Hinduism, Buddhism) A sacred, mystical syllable used in prayer and meditation.
obeisancynoun	Alternative form of obeisance. [Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.]
obeisauncenoun	Obsolete form of obeisance. [Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.]
abaisancenoun	Obsolete form of obeisance . [Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.]
incurvationnoun	The state of being curved or bent; any curved shape or formation; curvature; a curve; a bend.
obedienciarynoun	(obsolete) One yielding obedience.
oboediencenoun	(rare) Obsolete spelling of obedience. [The quality of being obedient.]
buxomnessnoun	Voluptuousness, shapeliness.
obsequencynoun	(obsolete, rare) obsequiousness
disobeisancenoun	(obsolete) disobedience
obeismnoun	Alternative form of obiism. [Belief in, or the practice of, the obeah superstitions and rites.]
worshipnoun	The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object.
observancynoun	Obsolete form of observance. [The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.]
observauncenoun	Obsolete form of observance. [The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.]