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DELAYING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Delaying.

Delaying - as a noun

Time during which some action is awaited

Example: "Instant replay caused too long a delay"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holdpostponementtime lagwait
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breakintermissioninterruptionpausesuspension
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Delaying - as a verb

Cause to be slowed down or delayed

Example: "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detainhold up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decelerateslowslow downslow up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rush

Act later than planned, scheduled, or required

Example: "Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold backhold offwait
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stop or halt

Example: "Please stay the bloodshed!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detainstay

Slow the growth or development of

Example: "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The delaying tactics used by the defendant's lawyer prolonged the trial."
"The delaying strategy employed by the army saved many lives."
"Her delaying decision to accept the job offer led to its withdrawal."
"The company's delaying response to customer complaints caused frustration."
"The delaying consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly evident."
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Word Game Points

Is DELAYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, delaying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DELAYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DELAYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, delaying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DELAYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DELAYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, delaying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DELAYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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