hanging fire

The phrase “hanging fire” has 3 syllables: hang-ing fire

It's pronounced as /ˈhæŋɪŋ faɪər/


What is synonym and antonym for hanging fire?

In the thesaurus, “hanging fire” has 8 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hanging fire along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for hanging fire

  • crawling
  • delaying
  • dragging
  • dropping behind
  • falling behind
  • lingering
  • marking time
  • poking

Antonyms for hanging fire

  • barreling
  • bolting
  • bowling
  • careering
  • coursing
  • darting
  • dashing
  • flying
  • hastening
  • hurrying
  • hurtling
  • racing
  • ripping
  • rocketing
  • running
  • rushing
  • scooting
  • scrambling
  • scudding
  • scurrying
  • speeding
  • tearing
  • whirling
  • whisking
  • whizzing
  • zipping

Example Sentences

  • The decision on the new policy is still hanging fire due to ongoing discussions.
  • He left the project hanging fire, unsure of how to proceed.
  • The plans for the event are hanging fire, awaiting final approval.
  • They’ve been hanging fire on the new product launch for several months.
  • The negotiations are hanging fire, with no clear resolution in sight.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hanging fire, such as: barreling, bolting, bowling, careering, coursing, crawling, darting.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

falling behind

  • crawling
  • delaying
  • dragging
  • dropping behind
  • hanging fire
  • lingering
  • marking time
  • poking

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