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Synonyms for delay
noun deferment, interruption

stoppage
lag
setback
moratorium
postponement
suspension
problem
wait
obstruction
check
reprieve
jam

holding
lingering
filibuster
tie-up
surcease
remission
stop
detention
stay
downtime
bind
interval

adjournment
stall
impediment
hindrance
retardation
discontinuation
holding pattern
dawdling
prorogation
demurral
cunctation
tarrying

showstopper
logjam
procrastination
loitering
cooling-off period
hangup
hold-up
putting off
retardment

Antonyms for delay

continuation
aid
assistance
liberation
furtherance
hurry

speed
help
promotion
support
beginning
go

advance
dispatch
expedition
hastening
rush

Synonyms
verb cause stop in action

obstruct
defer
restrict
suspend
bar
detain
shelve
prevent
withhold
stay
prolong
stall
impede
put off

adjourn
postpone
hold
hamper
block
keep
clog
temporize
tarry
dilly-dally
dawdle
curb
table
protract

check
inhibit
repress
procrastinate
arrest
confine
filibuster
lag
discourage
deter
drag
interfere
retard
slacken

linger
choke
encumber
loiter
stave off
remand
intermit
prorogue
bide time
gain time
hold over
keep back
lay over

Antonyms

aid
assist
expedite
release
permit
carry out
further
unblock
complete
hurry
liberate

hasten
speed
help
promote
support
advance
forward
free
let go
continue
go

open
allow
do
encourage
abandon
finish
push
rush
leave
dispatch