Deferment

Synonyms of deferment

• extension
• postponement
• delay

Antonyms of deferment

• acceleration
• advancement
• expedite

Collocations of deferment

deferment of payment

Frequency: 70 %

The company requested a deferment of payment for the outstanding invoice.

deferment of loans

Frequency: 65 %

The bank agreed to a deferment of loans for borrowers facing financial difficulties.

deferment of taxes

Frequency: 60 %

The government granted a deferment of taxes for businesses affected by the pandemic.

deferment of military service

Frequency: 50 %

He applied for a deferment of military service to pursue higher education.

Idiomatic Expressions for deferment

• Phrase: deferment of responsibility
  Meaning: the act of postponing or avoiding taking on a responsibility
  Usage: The manager attempted a deferment of responsibility by blaming the team for the project's failure.