3
retardation(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
3
stall(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
2
deferral(noun, delay, stay, interruption, respite)
2
backwardness
2
bind(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
2
deliberateness
2
demurral(noun, check, delay, stay, weakness)
2
extension
2
hesitancy(noun, delay, weakness, doubt, uncertainty)
2
inaction(noun, hesitation, indecision, irresoluteness)
2
inactivity(sport, lethargy, laziness, dalliance, spoofing)
2
languor
2
lingering(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
2
moratorium(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
2
prolongation
2
respite
2
shilly-shallying(noun, uncertainty, wavering, indecision, vacillation)
2
sluggishness(inactivity, lethargy, laziness)
2
stalling
2
stasis
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