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Words related to delay
de·lay
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defer
If you defer an event or action, you arrange for it to happen at a later date, rather than immediately or at the previously planned time. -
remora
any of several fishes of the family Echeneididae, having on the top of the head a sucking disk by which they can attach themselves to sharks, turtles, ships, and other moving objects. -
stall
a pretext, as a ruse, trick, or the like, used to delay or deceive. -
tarry
to remain or stay, as in a place; sojourn: He tarried in Baltimore on his way to Washington. -
wait
to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive. -
cessation
The cessation of something is the stopping of it.