83 entries under delay topic. ×

15
suspension(noun, act, time, stay)
13
stay(noun, hold, break, act, time)
12
deferral(noun, act, time, stay)
12
postponement(noun, break, act, time, halt)
10
adjournment(noun, break, act, time, halt)
7
moratorium(noun, break, halt, stay)
5
demurral(noun, stay, pause, wait)
3
interruption(noun, break, halt, stay)
3
procrastination(noun, stay, wait, interruption)
3
prorogation(noun, stay, wait, interruption)
3
respite(noun, break, halt, pause)
3
wait(noun, stay, interruption, stoppage)
2
abeyance(noun, break, halt, responsibility)
2
discontinuation(noun, break, halt, stay)
2
halt(noun, break, pause, relief)
2
hold(noun, postponement)
2
hold-up(noun, stay, wait, interruption)
2
intermission(noun, break, halt, relief)
2
pause(noun, break, halt, relief)
2
stop(noun, break, stay, relief)
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