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holdup Synonyms

Another word for holdup

Choosing another word for holdup depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A situation that causes a delay, interruption, or obstruction to progress.

Usage Example

"A minor technical glitch caused a brief delay in the production schedule."

Strongest
delay
Strong
bottleneck
snag
stoppage
hitch
interruption
setback
logjam
halt
hindrance

• noun (Context 2)

A robbery carried out with the threat of violence, typically involving a weapon.

Usage Example

"Security cameras recorded the entire stickup at the downtown jewelry store."

Strongest
stickup
robbery
heist
Strong
mugging
raid
theft

Opposites of holdup

The opposite of holdup shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

progress
continuation
advance
breakthrough
See all opposites of holdup

• Nearby Words

holding
holdout
holdover
holdup
hole
holesaw
holey

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Holdup. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/holdup
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