Synonyms for

Postponement

Verb / pəʊˈstpəʊnmʌnt / / pəʊˈspəʊnmʌnt / Another word for postponement — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Postponement means the action of delaying or postponing something.

Synonyms & similar words

deferral hold wait deferment timelag delay delay deferment adjournment rescheduling procrastination suspension holdup deferral continuation prolongation reprieve extension intermission hiatus pause break stoppage standstill interruption

Example sentences

  1. The postponement of the party due to COVID-19 was a bummer.
  2. The postponement of the meeting allowed us to prepare better.
  3. The postponement of the concert disappointed the fans.
  4. The postponement of the flight caused a lot of inconvenience.
  5. The postponement of the game due to bad weather was expected.

Quotes

  • All postponement is loss; all procrastination is blind to the future. - Octavia Butler
  • The postponement of a trial is a wise precaution. - Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • He who postpones the hour of living is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses. - Horace

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