Defer [verb]

Definition of Defer:

hold off, put off

Synonyms of Defer:

● Suspend

● Extend

● Prolong

● Waive

● Delay

● Hold up

● Stall

● Shelve

● Adjourn

● Postpone

● Hinder

● Retard

● Slow

● Lengthen

● Remit

● Detain

● Procrastinate

● Impede

● Protract

● Table

● Obstruct

● Stay

● Block

● Set aside

● Prorogue

● Intermit

● Give rain check

● Hang fire

● Lay over

● Put on back burner

● Put on hold

● Put on ice


Opposite/Antonyms of Defer:

● Force

● Forge

● Support

● Let go

● Abbreviate

● Push

● Promote

● Help

● Encourage

● Do

● Forward

● Allow

● Advance

● Maintain

● Continue

● Hurry

● Hasten

● Facilitate

● Assist

● Aid

● Carry out

● Further

● Expedite

● Shorten


Sentence/Example of Defer:

He deferred to Teresa's superior knowledge.