| cut short(verb, reject, halt, delay) |
| dawdle(verb, hold, keep, block, delay) |
| detain(verb, hold, keep, block, delay) |
| deter(verb, hold, keep, block, stay) |
| dilly-dally(verb, hold, keep, block, stay) |
| discontinue(verb, stop, hold, end, reject) |
| discourage(verb, hold, keep, block, stay) |
| drag(verb, hold, keep, block, stay) |
| eject(verb, reject, halt, delay) |
| eliminate(verb, stop, end, reject, discharge) |
| encumber(verb, hold, keep, block, stay) |
| exclude(verb, reject, halt, delay) |
| file(verb, reject, halt, delay) |
| filibuster(verb, hold, keep, block, stay) |
| gain time(verb, expression, hold, keep, block) |
| halt(verb, stop, end, reduce, reject) |
| hamper(verb, hold, keep, block, stay) |
| hang(verb, reject, halt, delay) |
| hold(verb, drop, keep, disregard, abandon) |
| impede(verb, hold, keep, block, delay) |