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Synonyms for delays
Grammar : Noun, verb |
Spell : dih-ley |
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈleɪ |
Top 10 synonyms for delays Other synonyms for the word delays
- adjournment
- arrest
- bide time
- bind
- check
- choke
- clog
- confine
- cooling-off period
- cunctation
- curb
- dawdle
- dawdling
- demurral
- detention
- deter
- dilly-dally
- discontinuation
- discourage
- downtime
- drag
- encumber
- filibuster
- gain time
- hangup
- hindrance
- hold over
- hold-up
- holding
- holding pattern
- impediment
- inhibit
- interfere
- intermit
- interval
- jam
- keep back
- lay over
- linger
- lingering
- logjam
- loiter
- loitering
- moratorium
- obstruct
- obstruction
- postpone
- postponement
- prevent
- problem
- procrastinate
- procrastination
- prolong
- prorogation
- prorogue
- protract
- put off
- putting off
- remand
- remission
- repress
- reprieve
- restrict
- retard
- retardation
- retardment
- setback
- shelve
- showstopper
- slacken
- stall
- stave off
- stay
- stop
- stoppage
- surcease
- suspend
- suspension
- table
- tarry
- tarrying
- temporize
- tie-up
- wait
- withhold
Définition of delays
Origin :- mid-13c., from Old French delaie, from delaiier (see delay (v.)).
- noun deferment, interruption
- verb cause stop in action
- Gradually he came to the conclusion that the delays were not entirely accidental.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- After delays, excuses, pleadings, Julie's father lost patience.
- Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
- Of course, all these delays were calculated to discourage him and bend his will.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- One can never tell what delays or formalities there may be.'
- Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
- Delays in the decision of the Court on the conduct of Amsterdam.
- Extract from : « The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX » by Various
- The more he delays replying to our letter, the more certain I am that this is the case.
- Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- When Mary made no answer, he added, “Your delays have all been unavoidable, my child!”
- Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable
- For the purpose of all their delays had been compromise, and their hope was the avoidance of bloodshed.
- Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
- But quick, quick: I cannot bear scenes and delays and comments.
- Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill
- So great were the delays that it was evening when the train reached Dijon.
- Extract from : « The Young Franc Tireurs » by G. A. Henty
Antonyms for delays
- abandon
- advance
- aid
- allow
- assist
- assistance
- beginning
- carry out
- complete
- continuation
- continue
- dispatch
- do
- encourage
- expedite
- expedition
- finish
- forward
- free
- further
- furtherance
- go
- hasten
- hastening
- help
- hurry
- leave
- let go
- liberate
- liberation
- open
- permit
- promote
- promotion
- push
- release
- rush
- speed
- support
- unblock
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