Hold up and Smooth

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Hold up

Hold up verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: if lack of transportation is the only thing holding you up, I can give you a ride
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Smooth is an antonym for hold up.

Smooth

Smooth verb - To free from obstruction or difficulty.
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Hold up is an antonym for smooth.
Nearby Words: smoothly, smoothed, smoothness, smoothing, smoother
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