Antonyms for rush

Antonyms for (verb) rush

Main entry: hurry, rush

Definition: urge to an unnatural speed

Usage: Don't rush me, please!

Antonyms: delay, detain, hold up

Definition: cause to be slowed down or delayed


Main entry: hasten, hotfoot, hie, cannonball along, bucket along, pelt along, belt along, step on it, race, speed, rush, rush along

Definition: move fast

Usage: He rushed down the hall to receive his guests; The cars raced down the street

Antonyms: dawdle, linger

Definition: take one's time; proceed slowly


Antonyms for (adj) rush

Main entry: rush, rushed

Definition: done under pressure

Usage: a rush job

Antonyms: unhurried

Definition: relaxed and leisurely; without hurry or haste


Main entry: first-come-first-serve, rush

Definition: not accepting reservations

Antonyms: reserved

Definition: marked by self-restraint and reticence


Antonyms: reserved

Definition: set aside for the use of a particular person or party


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