Synonyms of stall

stall 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to stop

to bring (something) to a standstill

endless complaints stalled the process of selecting the winning design for the memorial

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stop
• halt
• catch
• block
• stay
• arrest
• check
• pull up
• draw up
• hinder
• still
• hold up
• hold
• impede
• fetch up
• suspend
• end
• bring up
• obstruct
• snag
• dam
• stem
• cut off
• clog
• hold back
• balk
• detain
• conclude
• terminate
• blockade
• bottleneck
• suppress
• turn back
• baffle
• rein (in)
• stunt
• discontinue
• call
• repress
• choke off
• squelch
• squash
• stanch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continue
• keep (on)
• carry on
• run on
• persist
• move
• keep up
• proceed
• progress
• march
• advance
• go along
• fare
• push
• drive
• follow through (with)
• stir
• spur
• propel
• budge
• wend
• goad
• actuate
• impel

2

as in to die

to stop functioning

the engine stalls sometimes when it's very cold outside

Synonyms & Similar Words

• die
• crash
• fail
• break
• cut out
• break down
• give out
• sputter
• conk (out)
• jam
• fizzle
• wheeze
• act up
• malfunction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• start (up)

stall

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noun

1

as in booth

Related Words

• booth
• box
• cavity
• crib
• vault
• drawer
• cabinet
• crypt
• bunker
• hollow
• locker
• loge
• hole
• alcove
• nook
• niche
• bay
• compartment
• cubicle
• cell
• recess
• cubbyhole
• snuggery
• chamber
• cube
• cabin
• pigeonhole

2

as in delay

Related Words

• delay
• stoppage
• load
• brake
• embargo
• curb
• holdup
• arrest
• restraint
• burden
• hobble
• barrier
• rein
• danger
• blockade
• constraint
• hazard
• reef
• blockage
• peril
• stone wall
• bit
• check
• disadvantage
• brick wall
• obstacle
• let
• interference
• cumber
• hardship
• obstruction
• rub
• catch
• drawback
• stop
• snag
• impediment
• hitch
• difficulty
• hindrance
• block
• hurdle
• chain
• inhibition
• adversity
• handicap
• encumbrance
• stumbling block
• deterrent
• embarrassment
• shackles
• cramp
• clog
• bar
• drag
• balk
• trammel
• holdback
• crimp
• manacle
• fetter

Dissimilar Words

• incentive
• catalyst
• stimulus
• spur
• impetus
• advantage
• edge
• break
• benefit
• assistance
• aid
• goad
• stimulant
• help
• boost
• handmaiden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stall

Verb

Similar legislation failed to pass in 2023 after stalling in a committee hearing and in 2018 after pushback from the American Civil Liberties Union. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Why Charlotte took months to change curfew Despite initial support from the council, which planned to move quickly before students returned to school for the fall, the process quickly stalled once residents weighed in with concerns. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Noun

Despite the offensive stall, Miami won the game by 13 points. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

And this was despite the fact Jaques was simultaneously juggling being writer, director and star, his first year of high school exams and working on a market stall in Clapham selling donuts, pizza and sausage rolls. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026