Synonyms of deferral

deferral

noun

as in postponement

the act of delaying or deferring something

a tax deferral

Related Words

• postponement
• deferment
• delay
• wait
• holdup
• detention
• respite
• lag
• slowdown
• hesitation
• setback
• reprieve
• holdback
• holding pattern
• detainment
• pause
• foot-dragging

Dissimilar Words

• rush
• haste
• dispatch
• promptness
• promptitude

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deferral

DePodesta didn't have an answer on Tuesday when asked about the Rockies' plans for Bryant and whether the club would try to spread the money owed to him over the next two seasons as deferrals. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026

That mandatory inclusion cannot be deferred again, but gain from a separate inclusion event may qualify for a new deferral if timely reinvested. — Fernando Jimenez, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

This includes elective deferrals, employer matching and nonelective contributions and allocations of forfeitures. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Alternatively, the company can set up a program for pre-tax employee deferrals to fund accounts from their paycheck. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026