delays

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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deferment, interruption n.
cause stop in action v.

NOUN

deferment, interruption

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lag moratorium postponement problem setback stoppage suspension wait

STRONG

adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holding impediment interval jam lingering logjam loitering obstruction procrastination prorogation remission reprieve retardation showstopper stall stay stop surcease tarrying tie-up

WEAK

cooling-off period hangup hold-up holding pattern putting off retardment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

STRONG

advance aid assistance beginning go help liberation promotion support

WEAK

dispatch expedition furtherance hastening hurry rush speed

VERB

cause stop in action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjourn bar block defer detain hamper hold impede keep obstruct postpone prevent prolong put off restrict shelve stall stay suspend withhold

STRONG

arrest check choke clog confine curb dawdle deter dilly-dally discourage drag encumber filibuster inhibit interfere intermit lag linger loiter procrastinate prorogue protract remand repress retard slacken table tarry temporize

WEAK

bide time gain time hold over keep back lay over stave off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon advance aid allow assist carry out continue do encourage expedite forward free further go help let go open permit promote release support

STRONG

complete finish hurry leave liberate push rush unblock

WEAK

dispatch hasten speed

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delays

She overcame weather delays, and the loss of the first set, to defeat world number three Jessica Pegula in the Washington Open final, becoming the first Filipina to win a WTA title.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

In light of the unforeseen delays, landlord Jason Fujimoto granted Wang’s request for a rent freeze, so she has not paid rent since February.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Stivers had been reprimanded two months before Nancy’s kidnapping for delays securing crime-scene evidence in a homicide case, according to his personnel records.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

The researchers used these experimentally measured nucleation delays in numerical models of magma ascent.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026

According to his schedule, allowing room for delays, he would hear from Mrs. Das in approximately six weeks’ time.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri