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verb
cause to be slowed down or delayed
verb
lose velocity; move more slowly
verb
engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate
verb
delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned
verb
deliberately delay an event or action
verb
act so as to delay an event or action in order to gain an advantage
verb
stop or halt
verb
slow the growth or development of