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Dilatory vs Loitering - What's the difference?

dilatory | loitering | Synonyms |

Dilatory is a synonym of loitering.


As an adjective dilatory

is intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision.

As a verb loitering is

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As a noun loitering is

the action of the verb (loiter).

dilatory

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision.
    • a dilatory strategy
  • * Motley
    • Alva, as usual, brought his dilatory policy to bear upon his adversary.
  • Slow or tardy.

    • Derived terms

    * dilatorily * dilatoriness

    Anagrams

    * adroitly * idolatry

    loitering

    English

    (wikipedia loitering)

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

  • The action of the verb (loiter)