delayer

/diˈleɪjər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that delays

“The company’s new software is a delayer, slowing down the entire system.”

2. verb

to delay or hold back something

“The project has been delayered, pushing the deadline further back.”

Synonyms

  • delayer
  • retarder

Antonyms

  • accelerator
  • hastener