63 entries under falter topic. ×

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linger(verb, keep, fail, block, delay)
30
loiter(verb, check, keep, play, fail)
24
lag(verb, hold, keep, block, delay)
22
dally(verb, play, fail, delay, draw)
20
delay(verb, stop, check, cause, draw)
18
dilly-dally(verb, hold, keep, play, block)
17
poke(verb, move, check, fail, delay)
17
drag(verb, move, hold, keep, fail)
14
procrastinate(verb, keep, fail, block, delay)
13
tarry(verb, hold, keep, fail, block)
10
hang back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, fail, delay)
10
straggle(verb, fail, draw, diminish, follow)
9
hesitate(verb, check, delay, stay, hinder)
8
fall behind(verb, expression, phrasal verb, delay, draw)
6
dillydally(verb, fail, delay, diminish, decrease)
5
plod(verb, fail, delay, draw, diminish)
5
slow(verb, fail, diminish, decrease, slow)
5
trudge(verb, fail, delay, draw, diminish)
5
vacillate(verb, delay, stay, idle, remain)
4
fall back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, draw, follow)
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