Synonyms|677Antonyms|285|Broader|9Narrower|21Related|398
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drop(verb, stop, delay, rest, relax)
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drop the ball(expression, idiom, pause, stumble, waver)
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duck(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, recoil)
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encumber(verb, check, delay, hinder, lessen)
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fail
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faltering
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fence-straddle(verb, change, swing, waver, fluctuate)
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fetter(verb, check, delay, hinder, lessen)
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fight shy
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fight shy of(expression, idiom)
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flag(verb, check, delay, hinder, lessen)
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flitter
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fluff(pause, stumble, waver, stutter)
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fool around(verb, expression, delay, stay, idle)
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forbear(verb, restrain, suppress, inhibit)
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fritter away(verb, expression, delay, stay, idle)
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funk
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gain time
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give no credence(verb, expression, idiom, dispute, challenge)
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give the run around(expression, idiom, cool, delay, dawdle)
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