7 English Synonyms for CUNCTATION

Definition: 1. A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

There are 10 definitions of the word delay

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Definition: 1. An act of hesitating

There are 3 definitions of the word hesitation

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Definition: 1. The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.

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Definition: 1. The act of dilating.

There are 4 definitions of the word dilation

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Definition: 1. A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.

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Definition: 1. (colloquial) A delay or wait.

There are 6 definitions of the word hold-up

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Definition: 1. Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance. [from 15th c.]

There are 4 definitions of the word prorogation

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