DELAY Synonyms
There are 21 synonyms of the word
delay.
(exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word delay. (close relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word delay. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DELAY
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | detain | verbv | ||||
| 2 | hold up | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 3 | adjourn | verbv | ||||
| 4 | calm | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 5 | check | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | cunctation | nounn | ||||
| 7 | defer | verbv | ||||
| 8 | hold | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | holdup | nounn | ||||
| 10 | impede | verbv | ||||
| 11 | moderate | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 12 | postpone | verbv | ||||
| 13 | postponement | nounn | ||||
| 14 | quell | verbv | ||||
| 15 | stay | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | ||||
| 16 | suspend | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 17 | wait | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | forslow | |||||
| 19 | penelopize | verbv | ||||
| 20 | put off | verbv | ||||
Best Hypernyms For DELAY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
delay, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
alter
break
change
check
decelerate
inactivity
intermission
interruption
modify
pause
slow
suspension
wait
Phrases (4)
hold backhold offslow downslow up
