defer to

see definition of defer to

as inrespect
as inrevere/reverence
as inaccept
as inrevere
as inacknowledge
as infall

Synonyms for defer to

verb admire; obey

Antonyms for defer to

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accepting

verb. put up with

acknowledge

verb. verbally recognize authority

acknowledges

verb. verbally recognize authority

acknowledging

verb. verbally recognize authority

fall

verb. be overthrown by an enemy; surrender

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