Antonyms for "hurry"

Antonyms for "hurry" — opposites and contrasting words to add tension, contrast, or precision to your writing.

detain

(v)

(transitive) To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.

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hold up

(v)

(idiomatic) To detain by threatening, usually with a weapon, in order to commit robbery.

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delay

(v)

(transitive) To put off until a later time; to defer.

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