Delay and Oblige

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Delay verb - To move or act slowly.

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Oblige is an antonym for delay.

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Oblige verb - To do a service or favor for.

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Delay is an antonym for oblige in require topic.

delay enemy

oblige enemy

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