bog down

VERB

stick; become stuck

Synonyms

STRONGEST

halt hang up impede stall

WEAK

decelerate delay detain retard set back sink slacken slow down slow up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance forward help

Example Sentences

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The cattle ranchers Will and Charlsy Godowns are in line to acquire 300 acres.

From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2021