DEFERRING Synonyms
There are 17 synonyms of the word
deferring.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word deferring. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word deferring. (close relations)
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Definition of DEFERRING
Definition of DEFERRING
Best Alternative Words for DEFERRING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | adjourning | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | delaying | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 3 | postponing | verbv | ||||
| 4 | procrastinating | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 5 | rescheduling | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | accede | verbv | ||||
| 7 | bow | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | postpone | verbv | ||||
| 9 | prorogue | verbv | ||||
| 10 | remit | verbv | ||||
| 11 | shelve | verbv | ||||
| 12 | submit | verbv | ||||
| 13 | table | nounn | ||||
| 14 | give in | verbv | ||||
| 15 | hold over | verbv | ||||
| 16 | put off | verbv | ||||
| 17 | put over | verb, adverbv, adv |
Best Hypernyms For DEFERRING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
deferring, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
delay
succumb
yield
delaying
postponing
procrastinating
suspending
Phrases (3)
buckle undergive inknuckle under
