deferring

The word “deferring” has 3 syllables: de-fer-ring

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfɝː.rɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for deferring?

In the thesaurus, “deferring” has 21 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deferring along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deferring

delaying
detaining
extending
hesitating
holding over
holding up
laying over
lengthening
pausing
postponing
prolonging
protracting
putting off
putting over
remitting
retarding
shelving
slowing
staying
suspending
waiting

Antonyms for deferring

acting
doing

Meanings of deferring

verb
1. To delay or postpone.
2. After winning the opening coin toss, to postpone until the start of the second half a team's choice of whether to kick off or receive (and to allow the opposing team to make this choice at the start of the first half).
3. To delay, to wait.
4. To submit to the opinion or desire of another in respect to their judgment or authority.
5. To render, to offer.
noun
1. Deferral.

Example Sentences

She is deferring her college enrollment until next year.
By deferring the decision, the committee hoped for more data.
He kept deferring the meeting to avoid confrontation.
They are deferring payments due to financial hardship.
Deferring to expert opinion, the board changed its original stance.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deferring, such as: acting, delaying, detaining, doing, extending, hesitating, holding over.

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