red tape (56 synonym found)

Red tape has 56 synonyms. The top synonyms for red tape are bureaucratic delay, stay of execution, well-worn groove, delayed reaction, official jargon, squirrel cage, bureaucratism, paperasserie and 48 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for red tape?

A common synonym for red tape is bureaucratic delay. Other synonyms include stay of execution, well-worn groove, delayed reaction, official jargon.

How many synonyms does red tape have?

Red tape has 56 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does red tape mean?

(n): a derisive term for regulations or bureaucratic procedures that are considered excessive or excessively time- and effort-consuming Example: "all the red tape and paperwork that goes on there prev

Definition of red tape:

(n) : a derisive term for regulations or bureaucratic procedures that are considered excessive or excessively time- and effort-consuming
"all the red tape and paperwork that goes on there prevents any progress."
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Definition of red tape:

(n) : a derisive term for regulations or bureaucratic procedures that are considered excessive or excessively time- and effort-consuming
"all the red tape and paperwork that goes on there prevents any progress."
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