Delay
Delay noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.
Suppression and delay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suppression" instead a noun "Delay".
Suppression
Suppression noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Delay and suppression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delay" instead a noun "Suppression".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- Her commander requested a delay, given that many of the ships' Damage Control systems were not yet ready (she was missing pumps for the fire suppression systems and water-tight doors, for one thing).
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