WWordGenerator.org GeneratorsWord ListsBlogAboutGenerate a word Home / D / defer defer verb /dɪfɜr/ 2 syllables 5 letters Scrabble 9 WWF 9 Definitions verb yield to another's wish or opinion accedebowgive insubmit verb hold back to a later time hold overpostponeprorogueput offput overremitset backshelve Look “defer” up elsewhere Wiktionary ↗ Merriam-Webster ↗ Etymonline ↗ Dictionary.com ↗ Want another word?Spin the dictionary for a fresh one. Generate a word →