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delayed
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Sense: Adjective: slower than expected
Synonyms:
late Collocations, postponed, deferred Collocations, behind Collocations, behind schedule, running late, overdue Collocations, tardy (informal), unpunctual, not on time, slower than expected, withheld, set back, lagging, slow Collocations, retarded, arrested, stunted


delay
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2026
Sense: Noun: postponement
Synonyms:
postponement, wait Collocations, lag Collocations, pause Collocations, respite Collocations, reprieve Collocations, stop Collocations, stall Collocations, stay Collocations, procrastination Collocations, deferral, deferment, adjournment, putting off, foot-dragging (informal), cooling-off period, waiting period, protraction, prorogation
Antonyms:
continuation, advance Collocations
Sense: Noun: setback
Synonyms:
setback Collocations, holdup, hangup (US, informal), slowdown, hindrance Collocations, jam Collocations, interruption, obstacle Collocations, obstruction, impediment
Antonyms:
catalyst Collocations, boon, rush Collocations
Sense: Verb: postpone
Synonyms:
postpone Collocations, put off, shelve Collocations, defer Collocations, protract, prolong, stall Collocations, stay Collocations, stop Collocations, put on ice (informal), put on the back burner (informal), hold everything, put aside, lay aside, push aside, hold off, hang up (US, informal)
Antonyms:
rush Collocations, speed up, accelerate, encourage Collocations, move up, push forward, advance Collocations, get things going, get things moving, start Collocations, begin Collocations, act Collocations, go Collocations
Sense: Verb: cause a delay
Synonyms:
hold up, hold things up, hold back, hinder Collocations, set back, stop Collocations, arrest Collocations, interrupt Collocations, halt Collocations, slow down, slow up, filibuster, impede Collocations, prevent Collocations, encumber, obstruct, check Collocations, bog down, block Collocations
Antonyms:
Sense: Verb: go slowly
Synonyms:
dawdle, dilly dally, take your time, drag your feet, drag your heels, loiter, linger, dally

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