Delayed and Impelled

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Delayed adjective - Not as far along as normal in development.

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Impelled is an antonym for delayed.

Nearby Words: delay, delaying, delayer

Impelled adjective - Urged or forced to action through moral pressure.

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Delayed is an antonym for impelled.

Nearby Words: impelling, impeller

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