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STALLED Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word stalled. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word stalled. (close relations)
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delayed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• not as far along as normal in development

interrupted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• discontinued temporarily

• intermittently stopping and starting

suspended
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• (of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

halted
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• the event of something ending

• an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement

adjective satellite

• disabled in the feet or legs

verb

• cause to come to an abrupt stop

• come to a halt, stop moving

• stop from happening or developing

• stop the flow of a liquid

postponed
verbv
verb

• hold back to a later time

snagged
verbv
noun

• a sharp protuberance

• a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest

• an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

• an unforeseen obstacle

verb

• catch on a snag

• get by acting quickly and smartly

• hew jaggedly

cubicle
nounn
noun

• small room in which a monk or nun lives

• small individual study area in a library

• small area set off by walls for special use

booth
nounn
noun

• a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

• United States actor and assassin of President Lincoln (1838-1865)

• small area set off by walls for special use

• a small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment

carrel
nounn
noun

• small individual study area in a library

• French surgeon and biologist who developed a way to suture and graft blood vessels (1873-1944)

carrell
noun

• small individual study area in a library

conk
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• informal term for the nose

verb

• come to a stop

• hit, especially on the head

• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

• pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

dilly-dally
verbv
verb

• postpone doing what one should be doing

dillydally
verb, nounv, n
verb

• postpone doing what one should be doing

kiosk
nounn
noun

• small area set off by walls for special use

procrastinate
verbv
verb

• postpone doing what one should be doing

• postpone or delay needlessly

shillyshally
noun

• the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time

verb

• be uncertain and vague

• postpone doing what one should be doing

stalling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a tactic used to mislead or delay

stand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a support or foundation

• the position where a thing or person stands

• a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area

• a small table for holding articles of various kinds

• a support for displaying ot holding various articles

• an interruption of normal activity

• a mental position from which things are viewed

• a booth where articles are displayed for sale

• a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance

• tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

• a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

• a defensive effort

verb

• be standing; be upright

• be in some specified state or condition

• occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

• hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

• remain inactive or immobile

• be in effect; be or remain in force

• be tall; have a height of; copula

• put into an upright position

• withstand the force of something

• be available for stud services

drag one's feet
verbv
verb

• postpone doing what one should be doing

drag one's heels
verb

• postpone doing what one should be doing

Best Hypernyms For STALLED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stalled, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
stop delay halt alcove bay booth closet compartment detain malfunction obstruction seating seats shelter
Phrases (3)
hold upseating areaseating room

Alternatives for DELAYED

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