Delays Synonyms and Antonyms

Time during which some action is awaited
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. postponements
  2. impediments
  3. obstructions
  4. suspensions
  5. waits
  6. waivers
  7. respites
  8. holdups
  9. reprieves
  10. moratoria
  11. deferments
  12. retentions
  13. obstacles
  14. deferrals
  15. detentions
  16. dalliances
  17. armistices
  18. hold
  19. stoppages
  20. adjournments
To cause to be later or slower than expected or desired
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. stalls
  2. slows
  3. retards
  4. lags
  5. detains

Words Related to Delays

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Delays Sentence Examples

  • Many delays arose in their execution, and it was not till 2 p.m.

  • Determined in her faith and proud in her meekness, in opposition to the timid counsels of the military leaders, to the interested delays of the courtiers, to the scruples of the experts and the quarrelling of the doctors, she quoted her voices, who had, she said, commissioned her to raise the siege of Orleans and to conduct the gentle dauphin to Reims, there to be crowned.

  • In 1643 negotiations were opened which, after many delays and in the face of countless difficulties, were at length, four years later, to terminate successfully.

  • But at the very outset delays occurred.

  • There were also delays, hesitations and cavils at home, which were more inexplicable.

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