hangs fire

The phrase “hangs fire” has 2 syllables: hangs-fire

It's pronounced as /hæŋz faɪər/


What is synonym and antonym for hangs fire?

In the thesaurus, “hangs fire” has 42 synonyms and 42 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for hangs fire

Antonyms for hangs fire

Example Sentences

  • The decision hangs fire, as we’re still waiting for approval from the board.
  • He promised to take action, but the project hangs fire due to lack of resources.
  • Their plan to expand the business hangs fire while they wait for more funding.
  • The proposal hangs fire, and no one is sure when it will be addressed.
  • The deal hangs fire, and we can’t move forward until we receive confirmation.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hangs fire, such as: accelerates, ambles, barrels, bolts, bowls, breezes, careers.

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

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lallygags

dawdles

falls behind


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