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DEFERRAL Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word deferral. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word deferral. (close relations)
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postponement
nounn
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• act of putting off to a future time

adjournment
nounn
noun

• the termination of a meeting

• the act of postponing to another time or place

delay
verb, nounv, n
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

verb

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

suspension
nounn
noun

• a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy

• a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

• temporary cessation or suspension

• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

• a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle

• the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

• a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)

deferment
nounn
noun

• act of putting off to a future time

recess
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a state of abeyance or suspended business

• a small concavity

• an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

• an enclosure that is set back or indented

• a pause from doing something (as work)

verb

• put into a recess

• make a recess in

• close at the end of a session

Best Hypernyms For DEFERRAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deferral, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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delay abeyance adjournment extension holdup postponement suspension rescheduling

Alternatives for POSTPONEMENT

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