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defer

verb

To postpone something, or to yield to another person's judgment or priority.

Yield to another's judgment

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yield submit bow accede give way

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delayed gratification

noun phrase

Postponing an immediate pleasure or reward in order to obtain a more valued benefit later.

Waiting for a later benefit

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deferred gratification postponement of gratification

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reprieve

noun

A temporary suspension of punishment or a brief relief from difficulty.

Temporary relief or delay

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respite stay postponement suspension relief

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stay

noun

An official suspension or postponement of a proceeding or its enforcement.

Official suspension

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suspension postponement halt deferment reprieve

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