Synonyms for defer Found 13 synonyms across 2 meanings for “defer”. hold back to a later time (verb) postponeproroguetableshelveremit yield to another's wish or opinion (verb) submitbowaccede Explore Related Words Rhymes with deferSynonyms for postponeSynonyms for prorogueSynonyms for tableSynonyms for shelveSynonyms for remit Synonym Finder | Rhyme Finder | Poetry Editor