Delay and Propel

Opposite meaning words

Delay verb - To move or act slowly.

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Propel is an antonym for delay.

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

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Delay is an antonym for propel in impel topic.

Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

part	delay part	propel part
development	delay development	propel development
bit	delay bit	propel bit
game	delay game	propel game
Other words: damage, player, enemy.

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