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DEFER Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word defer. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word defer. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DEFER

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1accede
verbv
2bow
verb, nounv, n
3postpone
verbv
4prorogue
verbv
5remit
verbv
6shelve
verbv
7submit
verbv
8table
nounn
9give in
verbv
10hold over
verbv
11put off
verbv
12put over
verb, adverbv, adv

Best Hypernyms For DEFER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for defer, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
delay succumb yield
Phrases (3)
buckle undergive inknuckle under

Alternatives for ACCEDE

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