Defer and Set back

Defer

Defer verb - Hold back to a later time.

Set back is a synonym for defer. In some cases you can use "Set back" instead a verb "Defer".

Set back

Set back verb - Hold back to a later time.
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Synonyms for Set back

Defer is a synonym for set back. You can use "Defer" instead a verb "Set back".
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