Delay and Hang back

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Delay

Delay verb - To move or act slowly.

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Hang back and delay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hang back" instead a verb "Delay".

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Hang back

Hang back verb - To show uncertainty about the right course of action.

Usage example: even though the young mother wanted the job, she still hung back because she wasn't sure if she should spend time away from her family

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Delay and hang back are semantically related. You can use "Delay" instead a verb "Hang back".

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