181 entries under delay topic. ×

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loll(verb, stay, relax, idle)
8
stall(verb, check, keep, reduce, restrain)
7
hang back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, fail)
7
hang about(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, settle)
7
put off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, keep, fail)
6
amble(verb, stay, walk, idle)
6
crawl(verb, stay, slow, idle)
6
dillydally(verb, fail, diminish, decrease)
6
falter(verb, check, fail, draw)
6
flag(verb, check, fail, draw)
6
goldbrick(verb, phrasal verb, pass, slang)
6
retard(verb, check, reduce, restrain, fail)
5
fool around(verb, expression, play, abuse)
5
plod(verb, fail, draw, diminish)
5
putter(verb, play, abuse, stay)
5
shilly-shally(verb, cool, wait, hesitate)
5
shuffle(verb, fail, diminish, decrease)
5
trifle(noun, verb, play, abuse)
5
trudge(verb, fail, draw, diminish)
4
bide(verb, stop, settle, continue)
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