possible profanity
446 entries under noun topic. ×
| retardation(time, help, check, disorder) | |
| dawdling(check, event, stay, weakness) | |
| delaying(adjective, event, weakness, doubt) | |
| extension(increase, spread, addition, enlargement) | |
| gap(break, halt, rest, disturbance) | |
| holdup(time, help, check, disorder) | |
| interlude(break, pause, lapse, interval) | |
| loitering(check, event, stay, hindrance) | |
| mire(verb, hold, check, keep) | |
| snag(verb, difficulty, weakness, hinder) | |
| choke(verb, stop, control, check) | |
| clog(verb, stop, check, disorder) | |
| handicap(verb, stop, check, reduce) | |
| intermission(break, halt, rest, pause) | |
| lacuna(break, halt, rest, disturbance) | |
| obstacle(trouble, blow, difficulty, thing) | |
| setback(check, disorder, stay, difficulty) | |
| shilly-shally(verb, weakness, doubt, hesitate) | |
| dam(verb, block, curb, hinder) | |
| detention(check, stay, hindrance, obstacle) |
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