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.