kissing the ring
- fealtyPledged devotion to authority
- homageExpression of deep respect
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- submissionYielding to another's will
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
pope · mafia · godfather · bishop · genuflect · kneel · bow · reverence · allegiance · obedience · respect · ceremony · power · hierarchy · supplication · tribute · vassal · courtier
- Medieval Ritesknighting, dubbing, homage, fealty, investiture
- papacypontiff, Pope, pope, Holy See, papal election
deference vs. defiance
kissing the ringdefiance
Open resistance to authority
rebellion · insubordination · mutiny · giving the finger · flipping the bird
subordination vs. dominance
kissing the ringcalling the shots
Being the one deciding
pulling the strings · running the show · throwing one's weight around · commanding · taking charge