READIES Antonyms

• time during which some action is awaited

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

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• turn away from by persuasion

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a basket usually with a cover

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

• pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

• interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

• located at or near the back of an animal

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

• 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

• hold back to a later time

• not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond