| Main Entry: |
retardation
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| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
delay |
| Synonyms: |
adjournment,
bind*,
check, cooling-off period, cunctation, dawdling, demurral, detainment, detention, discontinuation, downtime, filibuster, hangup,
hindrance, hold-up,
holding, holding pattern, holdup,
impediment,
interval,
jam*,
lag, lingering, logjam, loitering, moratorium,
obstruction, postponement,
problem, procrastination, prorogation, putting off, remission,
reprieve, retardment,
setback, showstopper,
stall,
stay,
stop, stoppage, surcease, suspension, tarrying, tie-up,
wait
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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