abaisance

[əˈbeɪs(ə)ns]

abaisance Definition

a gesture of respect or submission; obeisance.

Using abaisance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abaisance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The knight made an abaisance before the king.

  • Example

    She showed abaisance to her elders.

  • Example

    He refused to make abaisance to his boss.

abaisance Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with abaisance

  • show respect or submission to someone

    Example

    He refused to do abaisance to his boss.

  • show respect or submission to someone

    Example

    The knight made abaisance to the king.

  • show respect or submission to someone

    Example

    She paid abaisance to her elders.

Origins of abaisance

from Old French 'abaissier', meaning 'to lower'

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Summary: abaisance in Brief

'Abaisance' [əˈbeɪs(ə)ns] refers to a gesture of respect or submission, often shown through physical actions like bowing or kneeling. It is synonymous with 'obeisance,' 'respect,' 'homage,' 'deference,' and 'submission.' Phrases like 'do/make/pay abaisance to someone' denote showing respect or submission to someone.