staller

/ˈstɔlər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that causes a delay or holds something back, often intentionally.

“The politician’s opponents accused him of being a staller who was deliberately delaying the passage of the bill.”

2. verb

To cause a delay or hold something back, often intentionally.

“The company has been stalled by bureaucratic red tape, preventing them from opening their new office.”

Synonyms

  • blocker
  • delayer
  • obstructer

Antonyms

  • accelerator
  • facilitator
  • promoter