181 entries under delay topic. ×

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temper(verb, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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tool(verb, fail, diminish, decrease)
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vacillate(verb, stay, idle, remain)
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wind down(expression, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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quiet(verb, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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adjourn(verb, hold, keep, block)
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back off(verb, expression, check, hinder)
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balk(verb, check, hinder, lessen)
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be dilatory(verb, stay, idle, remain)
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be long(verb, stay, idle, remain)
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be tardy(verb, stay, idle, remain)
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bog(verb, check, hinder, lessen)
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boondoggle(pass, idle, linger, spend)
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bring to screeching halt(verb, expression, idiom, check)
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choke off(verb, expression, check, hinder)
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close off(verb, expression, check, hinder)
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cool(hesitate, postpone, dawdle, adjourn)
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crimp(verb, check, hinder, lessen)
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down(verb, check, hinder, lessen)
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ease off(expression, reduce, restrain, moderate)
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