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| deferral(noun, act, time, interruption) | |
| hang back(verb, expression, stop, draw, follow) | |
| hold off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold) | |
| jam(noun, verb, check, hinder) | |
| poke(verb, move, check, draw, follow) | |
| procrastination(noun, check, event, weakness) | |
| remain(verb, activity, stop, settle, continue) | |
| retardation(noun, time, help, check, disorder) | |
| dawdling(noun, check, event, weakness) | |
| loitering(noun, check, event, hindrance) | |
| falter(verb, check, draw, follow) | |
| hold over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, drop) | |
| setback(noun, check, disorder, difficulty) | |
| stave off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reject, cause) | |
| trail(verb, stop, follow, rest) | |
| vacillate(verb, pause, idle, remain) | |
| abide(verb, stop, continue, avoid) | |
| continue(verb, stop, extend, avoid) | |
| detention(noun, check, hindrance, obstacle) | |
| dillydally(verb, stop, pause, balance) |
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