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POUNCING Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word pouncing. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For POUNCING

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dawdling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

hesitant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

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

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

deliberating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• carefully thought out in advance

• unhurried and with care and dignity

• characterized by conscious design or purpose

verb

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

loitering
verb, nounv, n
verb

• be about a place without any apparent purpose

procrastinating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• postpone doing what one should be doing

• postpone or delay needlessly

Alternatives for DAWDLING

Alternatives for HESITANT

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Alternatives for LINGERING

Alternatives for VACILLATING

Alternatives for WAVERING

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Alternatives for DELIBERATING

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