Delayed Synonyms and Antonyms

Slow the growth or development of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. retarded
  2. stalled
  3. slowed
  4. lagged
  5. detained
  6. checked
To go or move slowly so that progress is hindered
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. trailed
  2. tarried
  3. procrastinated
  4. poked
  5. loitered
  6. lingered
  7. lagged
  8. dragged
  9. dilly-dallied
  10. dawdled
  11. dallied
To make a delay
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. dallied
  2. dawdled
  3. hesitated
Tardy
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. late
  2. held-up
  3. put off
  4. tardy

Words Related to Delayed

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Delayed Sentence Examples

  • The final secularization was delayed till 1819.

  • A blowing snow storm delayed our flight north.

  • The delayed conversation indicated he was talking on the telephone.

  • We delayed a decision until we'd discussed our shutting down with the others.

  • She accordingly delayed a year.

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