Hold off and Linger

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Hold off

Hold off verb - Wait before acting.
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Linger and hold off are semantically related. in delay topic. In some cases you can use "Linger" instead a verb "Hold off", when it comes to topics like defer, wait.

Linger

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.
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Hold off and linger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hold off" instead a verb "Linger".
Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

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