Multiple choice softskills communication

defer

  1. turn away from a straight course

  2. give in respectfully

  3. express strong disapproval of

  4. harm someone's reputation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

To defer means to yield to someone's opinion, judgment, or expertise out of respect for their knowledge, authority, or position. It's about respectfully submitting to another's decision. Option A describes 'avert' or 'deflect'. Option C describes 'deprecate' or 'denounce'. Option D describes 'defame' or 'slander'.

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