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DEFERRING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Deferring.

Deferring - as a verb

Hold back to a later time

Example: "Let's postpone the exam"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold overpostpone12prorogue11put offput overremit7shelve12table7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delay9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Yield to another's wish or opinion

Example: "The government bowed to the military pressure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accede11bow8give insubmit10

Deferring - as a noun

Deferral

Example Sentences

"The professor is deferring the due date for the assignment."
"We are deferring the meeting to next week."
"The company is deferring the implementation of the new policy."
"The athlete is deferring his retirement for another year."
"They are deferring the start of construction due to funding issues."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFERRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deferring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFERRING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DEFERRING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deferring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFERRING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DEFERRING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deferring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFERRING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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