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