Delay : synonyms and lexical field

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Looking for words with meaning close to 'delay': discover synonyms for the word delay, such as postponement or wait.

The lexical field offers related words, which refer to the same idea, the same concept as delay. It is common for a word to have several meanings. In this case, the context of the word helps to determine its correct meaning.
Example of words in the same lexical field as "": postponement and wait.


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Synonyms for delay sorted by degree of synonymy

Lexical field of "delay"

postponement
wait
hold up
time lag
detain
stay
hold
detention
holdup
dilatory
procrastinate
postponed
deferred
postpone
procrastination
deferment
defer
deferral
lag
hold-up
forestall
suspend
respite
late
overdue
inhibit
suspension
tardy
waiting
lateness
lagging
await
adjourn
dwell on
adjournment
adjourned
tardiness
hinder
slowing
setback
slowdown
reprieve
slow
retarded
retard
repel
latency
slack
off-track
dilatoriness