Syntax

(acknowledge|defer) [the] interaction [and wait [(silently)]]

Description

Only usable in interaction event, currently button click/dropdown update/modal event! This will force the interaction to be acknowledge, you have 3 seconds to do so, the effect will send a success message to Discord or hold the interaction to send a message later. Keep in mind that replying in an interaction event will automatically defer the interaction, and therefore you don't need to defer it. If you need to wait more than 3 seconds use the and wait pattern An interaction can only be deferred once!

Examples

defer the interaction
defer the interaction and wait
defer the interaction and wait silently