obeisance
obeisance
Definition
obei·sance (ō bā′səns, -bē′-)
noun
- a gesture of respect or reverence, such as a bow or curtsy
- the attitude shown by this; homage; deference
Etymology: ME obeisaunce < OFr obeissance < obeissant, prp. of obeir, obey
obeisance
Synonyms
obeisance
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- do: The Greek term used for worship is proskuneo which means either to do obeisance or to worship.
- make: I think their way leads to idolatry, for they are making obeisance to a book an object.
- pay: First, the Queen's mother was a saint, and her funeral allowed a willing nation to pay obeisance to that fact.
- give: He said in this case they are giving obeisance to a fetish of long standing.
- perform: After Mao performed obeisance and kowtows, he was considered adopted by the rock.
- bring: In another dream he saw the sun and the moon and eleven stars all bowing down and bringing obeisance to Joseph.
Noun used with modifier
- ritual: I suggest that there are some errors in this ritual obeisance to received wisdom.
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