DELAYS Synonyms
There are 21 synonyms of the word
delays.
(exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word delays. (close relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word delays. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DELAYS
Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
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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 DELAYS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
delays, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
alter
break
change
check
decelerate
delay
inactivity
intermission
interruption
modify
pause
slow
suspension
wait
Phrases (4)
hold backhold offslow downslow up