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Synonyms and antonyms of the word: in deference to

Synonyms:

considering
with regard to
in honor of

Synonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Synonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Antonyms:

disregarding
in defiance of

Antonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Antonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Usage examples:

Half a dozen writers and producers were seated in front of laptops in a room they’d deemed “the Hookah Lounge” in deference to the paper lanterns hanging overhead.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-03-05/for-real-drew-barrymore-talk-show