What is another word for play for time?
124 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ plˈe͡ɪ fɔː tˈa͡ɪm], [ plˈeɪ fɔː tˈaɪm], [ p_l_ˈeɪ f_ɔː t_ˈaɪ_m]Table of Contents
Similar words for play for time:Opposite words for play for time:
Synonyms for Play for time:
v.
•check (verb)- checkmate,
- interrupt,
- stay,
- rebuff,
- repress,
- halt,
- hold back,
- bit,
- reduce,
- cut short,
- tame,
- bar,
- frustrate,
- preclude,
- circumvent,
- suppress,
- snub,
- curb,
- constrain,
- inhibit,
- repulse,
- thwart,
- hold,
- obstruct,
- control,
- bridle,
- nip in the bud,
- pause,
- stop,
- arrest,
- squelch,
- impede,
- moderate,
- counteract,
- obviate,
- baffle,
- foil,
- prevent,
- choke,
- terminate,
- bottleneck,
- harness,
- limit,
- retard,
- discourage.
Other synonyms:
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- falter,
- forbear,
- hang around,
- prevaricate,
- wait around,
- sit on,
- loiter,
- count down,
- Shilly-shally,
- hesitate,
- pussyfoot,
- lurk,
- skulk,
- hang on,
- await,
- temporize.
Antonyms for Play for time:
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v.
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stall
further.
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stall