158 entries under delay topic. ×

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linger(verb, keep, fail, block)
30
loiter(verb, check, keep, play, fail)
24
lag(verb, hold, keep, block)
22
dally(verb, play, fail, draw)
18
dilly-dally(verb, hold, keep, play, block)
17
poke(verb, move, check, fail)
17
drag(verb, move, hold, keep, fail)
16
idle(verb, pass, play, fail)
14
procrastinate(verb, keep, fail, block)
13
tarry(verb, hold, keep, fail, block)
12
lounge(verb, play, fail, abuse)
11
shilly-shally(verb, cool, wait, hesitate)
11
trail(verb, fail, diminish, follow)
10
hang back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, fail)
9
hesitate(verb, check, stay, hinder)
9
stall(verb, hold, check, keep, block)
8
amble(verb, stay, walk, idle)
8
fall behind(verb, expression, phrasal verb, draw)
8
saunter(verb, fail, diminish, decrease)
7
falter(verb, check, fail, draw)
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