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PUSSYFOOTING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word pussyfooting. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word pussyfooting. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PUSSYFOOTING

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dawdling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

faltering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of pausing uncertainly

adjective satellite

• unsteady in speech or action

hesitating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

lingering
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of tarrying

vacillating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• uncertain in purpose or action

wavering
adjectiveadj
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes

adjective satellite

• uncertain in purpose or action

delaying
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

verb

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

tiptoeing
verbv
noun

• the tip of a toe

adverb

• on tiptoe or as if on tiptoe

verb

• walk on one's toes

creep
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric

• a slow longitudinal movement or deformation

• a pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot

• a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

verb

• move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

• to go stealthily or furtively

• grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover (a surface)

• show submission or fear

mouse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

• a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye

• person who is quiet or timid

• a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad

verb

• to go stealthily or furtively

• manipulate the mouse of a computer

sneak
verbv
noun

• a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible

• someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

adjective satellite

• marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

verb

• to go stealthily or furtively

• put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner

• make off with belongings of others

• pass on stealthily

Best Hypernyms For PUSSYFOOTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pussyfooting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for DAWDLING

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