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What is another word for Protraction? – 201 Protraction Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    prolongation extension delay slowing deceleration retardation hindrance impediment obstruction postponement deferral suspension pause hesitation lag slackening sluggishness lethargy torpidity stagnation dormancy inactivity idleness languor lassitude remissness laxity leniency indulgence clemency mercy reprieve stay moratorium respite recess interval interlude hiatus interruption discontinuance abeyance remission relaxation mitigation alleviation moderation restraint curtailment limitation reduction decrease diminution abatement

    Meaning of Protraction

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, protraction refers to the act or process of prolonging or extending something, such as a period of time, a process, or a discussion.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines protraction as the act of prolonging or extending something, such as a task, a project, or a meeting.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines protraction as the act of making something last longer than usual or expected.

    Example Uses

    • The protraction of the trial due to the complexity of the case has caused frustration among the parties involved.
    • The company's protraction in responding to customer complaints has led to a decline in customer satisfaction.
    • The protraction of the economic downturn has had a significant impact on the country's unemployment rate.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    acceleration hastening speeding quickening expediting facilitation enhancement promotion advancement progression improvement intensification augmentation amplification increase expansion growth development flourishing thriving prospering accelerating fast-tracking streamlining simplifying easing facilitating helping assisting supporting encouraging motivating stimulating

    Related Nouns

    delay extension prolongation postponement deferral suspension pause hesitation hindrance impediment obstruction barrier obstacle retardation deceleration slowing stagnation dormancy inactivity idleness languor lassitude remissness laxity leniency indulgence clemency mercy reprieve stay moratorium respite recess interval interlude hiatus interruption

    Related Verbs

    prolong extend delay slow hinder impede obstruct postpone defer suspend pause hesitate retard decelerate slacken diminish decrease reduce abate alleviate mitigate moderate restrain curtail limit decrease diminish abate relax remit indulge clemency mercify reprieve stay respite recess interrupt discontinue

    Related Adjectives

    prolonged extended delayed slow hindered impeded obstructed postponed deferred suspended paused hesitant retarded decelerated slackened diminished decreased reduced abated alleviated mitigated moderated restrained curtailed limited decreased diminished abated relaxed remitted indulgent clement merciful reprieved stayed recessed interrupted discontinuous