demorar

Definitions of demorar
  1. verb
    cause to proceed more slowly
    synonyms: atrasar, retardar
  2. verb
    stop or halt
    synonyms: retrasarse
  3. verb
    leave slowly and hesitantly
    synonyms: demorarse, quedarse atrás, tardar
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    type of:
    ir, marchar, partir, salir
    go away from a place
  4. verb
    take one's time; proceed slowly
    synonyms: demorarse, durar, ir despacio
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    antonyms:
    abalanzarse, acelerar, apresurarse, correr, darse prisa, lanzarse, precipitarse
    move fast
    type of:
    mover, moverse, trasladar
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  5. verb
    act later than planned, scheduled, or required
    synonyms: retrasarse
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    types:
    vacilar
    interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
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