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PRE-EMPTION Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word pre-emption. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For PRE-EMPTION

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delay
verb, nounv, n
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

hesitation
nounn
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• a certain degree of unwillingness

• the act of pausing uncertainly

inaction
nounn
noun

• the state of being inactive

inactivity
nounn
noun

• the state of being inactive

• a disposition to remain inactive or inert

• being inactive; being less active

indecision
nounn
noun

• doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

• the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose

passivity
nounn
noun

• the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative

• submission to others or to outside influences

postponement
nounn
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• act of putting off to a future time

procrastination
nounn
noun

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

• slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it

reaction
nounn
noun

• (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

• an idea evoked by some experience

• a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent

• (mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body

• a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude

• extreme conservatism in political or social matters

• doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like

response
nounn
noun

• a result

• a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent

• a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

• the manner in which something is greeted

• a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister

• the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange

• the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals

Alternatives for DELAY

Alternatives for HESITATION

Alternatives for INACTION

Alternatives for INACTIVITY

Alternatives for INDECISION

Alternatives for PASSIVITY

Alternatives for POSTPONEMENT

Alternatives for PROCRASTINATION

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