DEFER


Meaning of DEFER in English

v.

Function: verb

Synonyms: YIELD 2, bow, buckle (under), capitulate, cave, knuckle, knuckle under, submit, succumb

Related Words: accede, acquiesce, agree, assent; accommodate, adapt, adjust, conform; cringe, fawn, truckle

Contrasted Words: combat, fight, oppose, resist; object, remonstrate; balk, demur, stickle, strain

Antonyms: withstand

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