Stalling Synonyms and Antonyms

To cause to be later or slower than expected or desired
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. slowing
  2. retarding
  3. lagging
  4. detaining
  5. delaying
Postpone doing what one should be doing
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. delaying
  2. stopping
  3. procrastinating
  4. halting
  5. hampering
  6. surceasing
  7. hindering
  8. dillydallying
  9. suspending
  10. conking
  11. checking
  12. standing
  13. stabling
  14. seating
  15. quitting
  16. obstructing
  17. dilly-dallying
  18. impeding
  19. discontinuing
  20. hesitating
  21. postponing
  22. ceasing
  23. braking
  24. blocking
  25. arresting
Antonyms:
  1. allowing
  2. helping
  3. advancing
  4. furthering
To prevent the occurrence or continuation of a movement, action, or operation
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. surceasing
  2. stopping
  3. staying
  4. halting
  5. discontinuing
  6. checking
  7. ceasing
  8. arresting
A tactic used to mislead or delay
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. stall

Stalling Sentence Examples

  • She was stalling and it would do no good.

  • Perhaps on an even larger scale we have seen the stalling of many Islamic states.

  • He circled the portal once again, stalling, before finally Traveling to the nearby station.

  • Can we get out of the agreement, because of all the stalling, and is a tie down inspection requested by FHA, on a mobile home?

  • No, she's only stalling.

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