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holds up

VERB
postpone
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delay detain hinder impede interrupt stay stop suspend
WEAK
hold off interfere pause prorogue retard set back slow down waive
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance aid allow assist continue encourage facilitate forward further go help
WEAK
give permit promote
VERB
rob
Synonyms
WEAK
burglarize mug steal from stick up waylay
Antonyms
WEAK
allow continue forward give permit promote