Verb
defer
IPA /dɪˈfɜː(r)/
To arrange for a decision or action to happen later instead of at the originally intended time.
See example sentence: defer
We decided to defer buying a new sofa until next year.
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hinder
IPA /ˈhɪndə(r)/
To make an action or process harder or slower by getting in the way of progress.
See example sentence: hinder
Heavy traffic hindered our journey to the railway station.
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