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foot dragging

[foot-drag-ing] / ˈfʊtˌdræg ɪŋ /
NOUN
hindrance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barrier deterrent drawback handicap hitch impediment interference interruption obstacle snag stumbling block
STRONG
albatross baggage bar catch check clog crimp drag encumbrance glitch gridlock hang-up impedance intervention joker limitation lock millstone restraint restriction stoppage trammel
WEAK
Catch-22 ball and chain cumbrance excess baggage jam-up monkey wrench
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage aid assistance benefit opening
STRONG
freedom liberation release
WEAK
advance encouragement expedition promotion push

Example Sentences

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The bureaucratic foot-dragging has to end so that America can do the same.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

As the first of the dead were laid to rest Wednesday, Jewish Australians said they felt unsafe, angry and frustrated at perceived government foot-dragging in confronting antisemitism.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

"We need to see faster action from the government and not this foot-dragging... because if nature suffers then humanity suffers as well."

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2025

The Jan. 5 ceremony was far from the tired, foot-dragging telecast that it was expected to be.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025

Outraged by Morgan Stanley’s foot-dragging, Howie Hubler threatened to quit.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.