Words Like HOLDUP

We have put together a list of words that are similar to HOLDUP.

44 Alternative Words Similar to holdup

1 Heist Noun      Synonym Words Like Heist
2 Stickup Noun      Synonym Words Like Stickup
3 Delay Noun      Synonym Words Like Delay
4 Inactivity Noun      Synonym Words Like Inactivity
5 Robbery Noun      Synonym Words Like Robbery
6 Stonewall Verb      Hyponym Words Like Stonewall
7 Catch Verb      Hyponym Words Like Catch
8 Decelerate Verb      Hypernym Words Like Decelerate
9 Retard Verb      Hypernym Words Like Retard
10 Slow Verb      Hypernym Words Like Slow
11 Mug Verb      Hyponym Words Like Mug
12 Rob Verb      Hypernym Words Like Rob
13 Expose Verb      Hypernym Words Like Expose
14 Display Verb      Hypernym Words Like Display
15 Exhibit Verb      Hypernym Words Like Exhibit
16 Brave Verb      Hyponym Words Like Brave
17 Endure Verb      Hyponym Words Like Endure
18 Weather Verb      Hyponym Words Like Weather
19 Withstand Verb      Hypernym Words Like Withstand
20 Holdout Verb      Hypernym Words Like Holdout
21 Resist Verb      Hypernym Words Like Resist
22 Perennate Verb      Hyponym Words Like Perennate
23 Holdup Verb      Hyponym Words Like Holdup
24 Last Verb      Hypernym Words Like Last
25 Survive Verb      Hypernym Words Like Survive
26 Go Verb      Hypernym Words Like Go
27 Live Verb      Hypernym Words Like Live
28 Scaffold Verb      Hyponym Words Like Scaffold
29 Prop Verb      Hyponym Words Like Prop
30 Truss Verb      Hyponym Words Like Truss
31 Block Verb      Hyponym Words Like Block
32 Pole Verb      Hyponym Words Like Pole
33 Brace Verb      Hyponym Words Like Brace
34 Underpin Verb      Hyponym Words Like Underpin
35 Carry Verb      Hyponym Words Like Carry
36 Tarriance Noun      Hyponym Words Like Tarriance
37 Disruption Noun      Hyponym Words Like Disruption
38 Postponement Noun      Hyponym Words Like Postponement
39 Filibuster Noun      Hyponym Words Like Filibuster
40 Demurrage Noun      Hyponym Words Like Demurrage
41 Interruption Noun      Hyponym Words Like Interruption
42 Break Noun      Hyponym Words Like Break
43 Lingering Noun      Hyponym Words Like Lingering
44 Gap Noun      Hyponym Words Like Gap

10 examples of holdup

1 bad weather held up the satellite launch for two days
2 she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform
3 The bridge held
4 The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
5 how long can a person last without food and water?
6 These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
7 The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents
8 This theory won't hold water
9 He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
10 What's holding that mirror?

10 definitions of holdup

1 wait; stop; forbear.
2 a robbery, usually at gunpoint.
3 a delay.
4 highway robbery{2}.
5 To rob, usually at gunpoint or knifepoint.
6 To delay.
7 cause to be slowed down or delayed
8 rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
9 hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
10 resist or confront with resistance
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