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put off

The meaning of the word defer is put off.

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WordMeaning
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
implyto express indirectly
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
brinkedge
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter