Synonyms for Defer (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (hold back to a later time):
postpone, prorogue, remit, shelve, table, hold over, set back, put off, put over
WordNet sense 2 (submit or yield to another's wish or opinion):
accede, bow, submit, bow, give in
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