stall

[stawl] / stɔl /

VERB

delay for own purposes

Synonyms

STRONGEST

halt hamper hinder interrupt postpone put off slow stay stop suspend

STRONG

arrest brake check die equivocate fence filibuster hedge prevaricate quibble stand still stonewall tarry temporize

WEAK

avoid the issue beat around the bush drag one's feet hold off not move play for time shut down slow down stand off stand still take one's time

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist carry out continue do encourage expedite forward help permit promote push

WEAK

further

Example Sentences

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So taxpayers could be in one big stall as they prepare their returns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Another ran a tea stall and sold peanuts.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

After having to stall the opening because of last year’s fires, this retail location demonstrates the continued resilience of the L.A. community as they continue to fundraise and support local fire recovery efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A long-term disruption would stall production expansions in Qatar, forcing the global market into a structural reckoning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Pong's pulse throbbed in his jaw as he watched Winya unlock their stall door and step inside.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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