Delay and Moratorium

Delay noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.

Moratorium is a synonym for delay in duration topic. In some cases you can use "Moratorium" instead a noun "Delay", when it comes to topics like pause, deferment.

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Moratorium noun - A legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged.

Delay is a synonym for moratorium in duration topic. You can use "Delay" instead a noun "Moratorium", if it concerns topics such as embargo, pause, suspension.

Nearby Word: moratory