Synonyms and Antonyms of delay
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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'delay'
1. (noun) delay, hold, time lag, postponement, wait
time during which some action is awaited
Synonyms: clutch , grip , storage area , delay , keep , holdup , detainment , deferral , handle , hold , appreciation , handgrip , wait , cargo area , detention , postponement , waiting , custody , clasp , cargo deck , clench , clutches , grasp , time lag , deferment , cargo hold Antonyms: hurry , rush
2. (verb) delay, holdup
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Synonyms: stickup , time lag , holdup , wait , delay , armed robbery , postponement , heist , hold Antonyms: rush , hurry
3. (verb) delay, detain, hold up
cause to be slowed down or delayed
Synonyms: go , live , detain , stick up , stay , last , delay , confine , hold up , hold out , hold , sustain , hold water , live on , support , check , retard , endure , stand up , withstand , defy , survive Antonyms: hurry , rush
4. (verb) delay
act later than planned, scheduled, or required
Synonyms: retard , hold up , check , detain , stay Antonyms: hurry , rush
5. (verb) stay, detain, delay
stop or halt
Synonyms: quell , delay , bide , stick , stay , last out , confine , hold up , ride out , persist , check , rest , appease , remain , stick around , abide , retard , stay on , stay put , outride , continue , detain Antonyms: hurry , rush
6. (verb) check, retard, delay
slow the growth or development of
Synonyms: checker , check , slow up , slow down , moderate , mark , slow , watch , look into , crack , check up on , arrest , go over , tick off , chink , match , tick , fit , hold back , stop , ascertain , determine , assure , find out , agree , turn back , stay , check into , train , break , control , check off , check out , learn , curb , hold up , hold , see to it , see , chequer , discipline , mark off , tally , ensure , decelerate , hold in , suss out , detain , contain , check over , jibe , condition , retard , delay , correspond , insure , gibe Antonyms: rush , hurry
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