Synonyms of back-water

1 Syllable
curb, stall, stunt, check, reef, quiet, mire, lag
2 Syllables
slowing, lessen, reefing, temper, slowed, curtail, retard, embog, loiter, relax, hinder, stunting, slacken, brake, detain, choke
3 Syllables
impede, handicap, reduce, qualify, diminish, postpone, decrease, abate
4 Syllables
moderate, retardate, regulate
5 Syllables
decelerate, procrastinate