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Deferment

🔄 Synonyms of "Deferment"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
deferralnoun	An act of deferring, a deferment.
postponementnoun	A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Deferment"

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Word	Definition
postponementnoun	A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.
deferralnoun	An act of deferring, a deferment.
deferrednoun	(finance) A deferred bond.
delayed	Happening later than is usual, expected, or desired.
delayingnoun	A delay.
delaynoun	A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
procrastinationnoun	The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.
adjournverb	(intransitive) To end or suspend an event.
suspendverb	To halt something temporarily.
adjournmentnoun	The state of being adjourned, or action of adjourning.
adjourned	(of a meeting, event or trial) Having been adjourned; suspended or paused.
suspensionnoun	The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.
suspended	Caused to stop for a while; interrupted or delayed.
reprievenoun	The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
staynoun	Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time.
recessnoun	(countable) A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening.
lossnoun	(countable) The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement.
prorogationnoun	(politics) The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.
continuancenoun	(uncountable) The action of continuing.
extensionnoun	The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase.