obeisance
The word “obeisance” has 3 syllables: o-bei-sance.
It's pronounced as /əˈbeɪsəns/.
What is synonym and antonym for obeisance?
In the thesaurus, “obeisance” has 7 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obeisance along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obeisance
- bow
- homage
- nod
- respect
- reverence
- salute
- submissiveness
Antonyms for obeisance
- affront
- defiance
- disrespect
- diss
- epithet
- impudence
- indignity
- insolence
- insult
- name
- noncooperation
- offence
- outrage
- rudeness
- slap
- slight
Meanings of obeisance
- noun
- Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.
- An obedient attitude.
Example Sentences
- In the presence of the monarch, the courtiers made a deep and respectful obeisance.
- The religious ceremony concluded with the congregation bowing in obeisance.
- As a sign of reverence, the disciples performed a solemn obeisance before the sacred relic.
- The dancer concluded her performance with a graceful and symbolic obeisance to the audience.
- The tradition required the subjects to make a formal obeisance when entering the presence of the tribal leader.
On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obeisance, such as: affront, bow, defiance, disrespect, diss, epithet, homage.
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