| leg(noun, advance, increase, boost, bump) |
| leg-up(noun, advance, increase, boost, bump) |
| lingering(noun, check, delay, stay, wait) |
| logjam(noun, check, block, delay, stay) |
| loitering(noun, check, delay, stay, wait) |
| lull |
| misfortune(noun, trouble, defeat, delay, blow) |
| move-up(noun, advance, increase, boost, bump) |
| obstacle(noun, trouble, check, block, delay) |
| plunder |
| problem(noun, check, delay, stay, wait) |
| procrastination(noun, check, delay, stay, wait) |
| prorogation(noun, check, delay, stay, wait) |
| putting off(noun, expression, check, delay, stay) |
| rebuff(noun, trouble, defeat, delay, blow) |
| recess |
| regress(noun, trouble, defeat, delay, blow) |
| remission(noun, check, delay, stay, wait) |
| rest(noun, delay, pause) |
| retardation(noun, check, delay, stay, wait) |