obeisance

/əˈbiː.səns/noun
High School
1

Demonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.

2

An obedient attitude.

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Rhymes

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plaisance

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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