Delay and Expedite

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Delay verb - To move or act slowly.

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Expedite is an antonym for delay in topics: hold up, cause stop in action.

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Expedite verb - Process fast and efficiently.

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Delay is an antonym for expedite in topics: speed, make happen faster.

trial	delay trial	expedite trial
process	delay process	expedite process
execution	delay execution	expedite execution
escape	delay escape	expedite escape
Other words: invasion, victory, war.

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