Delay and Make haste

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Delay verb - To move or act slowly.

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Make haste is an antonym for delay.

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Definitions of Delay not found.

Delay is an antonym for make haste in topics: hurry, act, rush, flee, quicken.

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