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Synonyms for masterly inactivity

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delay

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Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A policy of deliberate inactivity, carried out with diplomatic skill, so as to preserve a predominant influence without risking anything.

Example sentences

  • delay He's desperately trying to make up for the delay.

By length

5 letters
delay2

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (delay2 = 2 syllables).