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expedite Antonyms

Opposite of expedite

Pinning down the opposite of expedite requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make an action, process, or shipment happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

Usage Example

"The company paid an additional fee to delay the delivery of the medical supplies."

Strongest
delay
hinder
impede
Strong
slow down
hold up
retard
obstruct
postpone

Similar words to expedite

Words similar to expedite shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

accelerate
hasten
speed up
quicken
fast-track
facilitate
precipitate
dispatch
See all synonyms of expedite

• Nearby Words

expedience
expedient
expediently
expedite
expedition
expeditionary
expeditious

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Expedite. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/expedite
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