Synonyms of DEFER

verb

1. hold back to a later time

   • POSTPONE12
   • PROROGUE11
   • TABLE7
   • SHELVE12
   • REMIT7

   Also: hold over, put over, set back, put off.

2. yield to another's wish or opinion

   • SUBMIT10
   • BOW8
   • ACCEDE11

   Also: give in.