Delay and Pushes

Delay

Delay verb - To move or act slowly.

Pushes is an antonym for delay.

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Pushes

Definitions of Delay not found.

Delay is an antonym for pushes in topics: thrust, incite.

Both words in one sentence

  • His wedding day attempt to convince her that his job interview in Fresno is an acceptable substitute (rather than an unfortunate delay) for the planned Parisian honeymoon pushes him into the Evil All Along category.
  • Leverage: In an effort to delay Sterling, who's taking the elevator, Nate runs up the stairs and pushes all the elevator call buttons, causing Sterling's elevator to stop at every floor.
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