101 entries under defer topic. ×

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propose(verb, praise, favor, back, approve)
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put back(expression, delay, suspend, adjourn)
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put on the back burner(expression, delay, postpone, table)
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reject(verb, decline, abandon, halt, delay)
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remove(verb, take, keep, abandon, delay)
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sideline(verb, hold, drop, disregard, dismiss)
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suggest(verb, praise, favor, back, approve)
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abandon(drop, ignore, surrender, relinquish)
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absolve(stop, reduce, decrease, abate)
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alleviate(stop, reduce, decrease, abate)
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amnesty(stop, reduce, decrease, abate)
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assault(verb, attack, delay, avoid)
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condone(stop, reduce, decrease, abate)
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desist(stop, reduce, decrease, abate)
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drop(disregard, abandon, delay, ignore, forget)
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dwindle(reduce, decrease, abate, postpone)
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excuse(stop, reduce, decrease, abate)
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exonerate(stop, reduce, decrease, abate)
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fall away(expression, stop, reduce, decrease, abate)
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forbear(stop, reduce, decrease, abate)
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