Defer and Yield

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Defer verb - Yield to another's wish or opinion.

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Yield is a synonym for defer in precede topic. In some cases you can use "Yield" instead a verb "Defer".

Yield verb - To cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control).

Usage example: after initially balking at the order, the soldier yielded when the commanding officer threatened a formal charge of insubordination

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Defer is a synonym for yield in grant topic. Sometimes you can use "Defer" instead a verb "Yield", if it concerns topics such as give in, precede.

Nearby Words: yielding, yielded

time	defer time	yield time
sword	defer sword	yield sword

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