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DEFERS Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word defers. (opposite meanings)
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advance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a movement forward

• a change for the better; progress in development

• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• an amount paid before it is earned

• increase in price or value

adjective satellite

• being ahead of time or need

• situated ahead or going before

verb

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• bring forward for consideration or acceptance

• increase or raise

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• cause to move forward

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• develop in a positive way

• develop further

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• pay in advance

• move forward

• rise in rate or price

blitz
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line

• a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment

verb

• attack suddenly and without warning

expedite
verbv
verb

• speed up the progress of; facilitate

• process fast and efficiently

hasten
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• act at high speed

• move hurridly

• speed up the progress of; facilitate

• cause to occur rapidly

hurry
verbv
noun

• a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

• overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

• the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

verb

• move very fast

• act at high speed

• urge to an unnatural speed

push
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of applying force in order to move something away

• the force used in pushing

• enterprising or ambitious drive

• an electrical switch operated by pressing

• an effort to advance

verb

• move with force

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• press against forcefully without moving

• approach a certain age or speed

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

• move strenuously and with effort

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

quicken
verbv
verb

• move faster

• make keen or more acute

• give life or energy to

• show signs of life

• give new life or energy to

rush
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

• physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)

• a sudden forceful flow

• grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• a sudden burst of activity

• (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

adjective satellite

• not accepting reservations

• done under pressure

verb

• move hurridly

• attack suddenly

• urge to an unnatural speed

• act at high speed

• run with the ball, in football

• cause to move fast or to rush or race

• cause to occur rapidly

speed up
verbv
verb

• move faster

• cause to move faster

Alternatives for ADVANCE

Alternatives for BLITZ

Alternatives for EXPEDITE

Alternatives for HASTEN

Alternatives for HURRY

Alternatives for PUSH

Alternatives for QUICKEN

Alternatives for RUSH

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