STALLS Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word stalls. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for STALLS
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delays | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
halts | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
hampers | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a basket usually with a cover verb • prevent the progress or free movement of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
hinders | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
impedes | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • block passage through | ||||||||
interrupts | verbv | |||||||
noun • a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out verb • make a break in • destroy the peace or tranquility of • interfere in someone else's activity • terminate or end | ||||||||
obstructs | verbv | |||||||
verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • block passage through • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
boose | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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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 | ||||||||