Antonyms for "rush"

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

dawdle

(v)

(intransitive) To spend time idly and unfruitfully; to waste time.

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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

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

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linger

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(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.

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