Standing off


Synonyms for standing off
verb delay for own purposes

hinder
slow
halt
stop
stay
suspend
put off
interrupt
postpone

hamper
filibuster
fence
temporize
die
equivocate
tarry
stonewall
prevaricate

arrest
brake
stand
hedge
still
check
quibble
shut down
avoid the issue

beat around the bush
hold off
not move
play for time
slow down
stand off
stand still
drag one’s feet
take one’s time

Antonyms for standing off

aid
assist
permit
carry out
expedite
release
further

advance
allow
encourage
forward
help
promote
push

continue
go
do
face
meet

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