Stalling [verb]
Definition of Stalling:
delay for own purposes
Synonyms of Stalling:
● Hinder
● Slow
● Halt
● Stop
● Stay
● Suspend
● Put off
● Interrupt
● Postpone
● Hamper
● Filibuster
● Fence
● Temporize
● Die
● Equivocate
● Tarry
● Stonewall
● Prevaricate
● Arrest
● Brake
● Stand
● Hedge
● Still
● Check
● Quibble
● Shut down
● Avoid the issue
● Beat around the bush
● Hold off
● Not move
● Play for time
● Slow down
● Stand off
● Stand still
Opposite/Antonyms of Stalling:
● Meet
● Face
● Do
● Go
● Continue
● Push
● Promote
● Help
● Forward
● Encourage
● Allow
● Advance
● Further
● Release
● Expedite
● Carry out
● Permit
● Assist
● Aid
Sentence/Example of Stalling:
They're stalling for time down there, that's all those fireballs are for.
It had almost seemed as though the man had been stalling for a while.
Then she jumped up and looked in at the cow-house, where the hind was just stalling the cattle.
Do you think he really has a new theory, or is he just stalling for time?
I was stalling in front, Lonzo was behind and Charlie was the pick.
I got an idea you were just stalling for a rest, that's all.
He'd been stalling her along until the aircar could be found.
The stalling of a single horse in the advance delayed the whole army.
“Stalling for time will get you nowhere,” snapped Gepper, losing patience.
I was stalling for time, waiting until he made the right opening.