protraction Synonyms

prolongation lengthening lengthiness deferral perpetuation continuation procrastination prolonging production preservation postponement persistence maintenance prorogation protracting footdragging widening tension sustenance supplement stretch stretching spread sequel respite unpunctuality lateness continuity continuing continuance broadening augmentation amplification adjunct adjournment adjournal addition deferment delay development increase extent extension extending expansion enlargement endurance elongation duration dilatation