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210 entries under pause topic. ×

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holdup(noun, time, help, check, disorder)
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interlude(noun, break, lapse, interval)
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falter(verb, check, draw, follow, stay)
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intermission(noun, break, halt, rest)
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lacuna(noun, break, halt, rest, disturbance)
7
vacillate(verb, stay, idle, remain)
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abide(verb, stop, continue, stay, avoid)
6
dillydally(verb, stop, stay, balance)
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hang(verb, stop, reject, settle, halt)
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lull(noun, break, halt, decrease, rest)
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prorogue(verb, stop, drop, reduce, reject)
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bide(verb, stop, settle, continue, stay)
5
lapse(noun, disregard, halt, failure)
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mark time(verb, expression, idiom, stop, stay)
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time(noun, break, relief, interval)
4
anticipate(verb, stop, act, stay, rest)
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demurral(noun, check, stay, weakness, doubt)
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discontinue(verb, stop, break, drop, close)
4
put on hold(verb, expression, idiom, stop, hold)
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sit tight(verb, expression, stop, settle, halt)
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