deferência servil
[de-fe-RÊN-sia ser-VIL]
nounfemininepl: deferências servis
servile deference
1. Excessive or obsequious respect shown to someone, often motivated by fear or a desire for personal gain rather than genuine admiration
The employee showed servile deference to the boss, always agreeing with every decision.
O funcionário demonstrava deferência servil ao chefe, sempre concordando com todas as decisões.
2. A display of respect that compromises one's dignity or independence; submissive behavior
She refused to accept the deferential treatment that bordered on servile deference.
Ela recusou o tratamento respeitoso que beirava a deferência servil.
NYC Slang
bootlicking; brown-nosing; ass-kissing
Related Idioms & Phrases
fazer deferência servil a alguém
demonstrar deferência servil
lançar-se em deferência servil
rastejar em deferência servil
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