| retardation(noun, delay, stay, wait, interruption) |
| retardment(noun, delay, stay, wait, interruption) |
| set-back |
| setback(noun, delay, stay, wait, interruption) |
| showstopper(noun, delay, stay, wait, interruption) |
| stall(noun, delay, stay, wait, interruption) |
| stay of execution(expression, idiom, pardon, acquittal, amnesty) |
| stoppage(noun, break, halt, delay, stay) |
| surcease(noun, delay, stay, wait, interruption) |
| tarrying(noun, delay, stay, wait, interruption) |
| tie-up(noun, delay, stay, wait, interruption) |
| truce(noun, break, halt, stay, responsibility) |
| waiver(noun, act, time) |
| abatement(responsibility, pardon, acquittal, amnesty) |
| abeyancy(break, halt, delay, pause, interruption) |
| absolution(noun, stay, responsibility, pardon, acquittal) |
| allay |
| alleviation(noun, stay, responsibility, pardon, acquittal) |
| amnesty(noun, stay, responsibility, pardon, acquittal) |
| anchor(noun, stay, responsibility, pardon, acquittal) |