Creeping and Stalling

Creeping

Creeping adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.
Usage example: at this creeping pace of progress we'll never have the float ready for the parade

Stalling and creeping are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stalling" instead an adjective "Creeping".

Nearby Words: creep, creepy, creeper

Stalling

Stalling noun - A tactic used to mislead or delay.

Creeping and stalling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Creeping" instead an adjective "Stalling".

Nearby Words: stall, stalled, stallion
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