Delay
Delay noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.
Stagnation and delay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stagnation" instead a noun "Delay".
Stagnation
Stagnation noun - A state of inactivity (in business or art etc).
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Synonyms for Stagnation
Delay and stagnation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delay" instead a noun "Stagnation".
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