Delay and Deter

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Delay verb - To move or act slowly.

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Deter and delay are semantically related. in cause stop in action topic. In some cases you can use "Deter" instead a verb "Delay".

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Deter verb - To steer (a person) from an activity or course of action.

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Delay and deter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delay" instead a verb "Deter".

guy	delay guy	deter guy
someone	delay someone	deter someone
bit	delay bit	deter bit
invasion	delay invasion	deter invasion
Other words: crime, war, plans, player, times, friends, enemies, pursuers.

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