Defer and Indulge

Defer

Defer verb - To assign to a later time.

Indulge and defer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Indulge" instead a verb "Defer".

Indulge

Indulge verb - To give in to (a desire).

Defer and indulge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defer" instead a verb "Indulge".

Nearby Words: indulgence, indulgent, indulging

Common collocations

time defer time indulge time
way defer way indulge way
feelings defer feelings indulge feelings
antics defer antics indulge antics
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