151 entries under delay topic. ×

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hem and haw(verb, expression, idiom, change)
6
think twice(verb, expression, idiom, stop)
5
stagger(verb, trip, fall, stay)
4
dillydally(verb, stay, pause, idle)
4
play for time(verb, expression, idiom, cool)
4
rest(verb, stop, relax, shake)
3
cease(verb, stop, rest, relax)
3
defer(verb, check, restrain, suppress)
3
hang fire(expression, idiom, cool, linger)
3
hedge(verb, shake, pause, sway)
3
hold off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cool, restrain)
3
loiter(verb, check, stay, hinder)
3
stop(verb, restrain, stay, suppress)
3
totter(verb, move, trip, fall)
2
amble(verb, stay, idle, remain)
2
arrest(verb, check, hinder, lessen)
2
back off(verb, expression, check, hinder)
2
be dilatory(verb, stay, idle, remain)
2
discontinue(verb, stop, rest, relax)
2
drag(verb, cool, postpone, dawdle)
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