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delays

NOUN

deferment, interruption

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lag moratorium postponement problem setback stoppage suspension wait

STRONG

adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holding impediment interval jam lingering logjam loitering obstruction procrastination prorogation remission reprieve retardation showstopper stall stay stop surcease tarrying tie-up

WEAK

cooling-off period hangup hold-up holding pattern putting off retardment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

STRONG

advance aid assistance beginning go help liberation promotion support

WEAK

dispatch expedition furtherance hastening hurry rush speed

VERB

cause stop in action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjourn bar block defer detain hamper hold impede keep obstruct postpone prevent prolong put off restrict shelve stall stay suspend withhold

STRONG

arrest check choke clog confine curb dawdle deter dilly-dally discourage drag encumber filibuster inhibit interfere intermit lag linger loiter procrastinate prorogue protract remand repress retard slacken table tarry temporize

WEAK

bide time gain time hold over keep back lay over stave off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon advance aid allow assist carry out continue do encourage expedite forward free further go help let go open permit promote release support

STRONG

complete finish hurry leave liberate push rush unblock

WEAK

dispatch hasten speed

Example Sentences

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Wes Streeting had the knack of displaying empathy and understanding of people's health challenges and frustration at NHS failings and delays.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

With onboard artificial intelligence, spacecraft could respond to unexpected situations in real time when communication delays make human control impractical.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

What research has shown, in other words, is that what really delays someone from having children are economic and social conditions.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The delays have led to running jokes on social media about massive worldwide events that were likely to take place before users ever got their hands on the game.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

After restlessly starting and stopping concession inventories and making a few phone calls about delays in film deliveries, she did the only thing left to her and decided to watch a movie.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny