With of or preceding modifying word. A person who or thing which slows down, hinders, or postpones a particular action, process, etc.
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > types or manners of hindrance > [noun] > hindering or retarding > that which or one who (11) delayer?1518 With of or preceding modifying word. A person who or thing which slows down, hinders, or postpones a particular action, process, etc. hold-back1581 Something that holds one back; a hindrance. pullback1584 Something which pulls a person back; something which opposes progress or action; a retarding or hindering influence; a check, a setback. Cf. drawback… tarriance1598 The causing of delay; hindrance. Obsolete. tarrier1622 One who (or that which) delays some one; a hinderer, obstructor; an obstruction. Obsolete. retarder1644 A person who or thing which holds back, slows down, or delays something, esp. with regard to progress or development. Now rare. checker1845 A person who or a thing which checks, impedes, or retards. drag1857 Something that drags, or hangs heavily, so as to impede motion. figurative. A heavy obstruction to progress. Also, an annoyance, a bore; a dull… liability1938 figurative. An attribute or trait which sets one at a disadvantage; hence, a burdensome or disadvantageous person or thing, a handicap. Frequently… Subcategories:— hindering or retarding attribute or trait (1) — hindering or retarding influence (1) |
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