The term "rushed off" typically means hurrying away or departing quickly. Some opposite words or antonyms for this term could be "linger," "dawdle," "prolong," "tarry," "delay," or "loiter." These words describe actions that are not characterized by speed, but rather a slower pace, and the opposite of rushing. Lingering suggests staying or remaining longer than necessary, while dawdling suggests moving slowly or stalling on purpose. Prolonging means to stretch out, extend, or lengthen, while tarrying suggests a delay or a postponement of an action. Loitering means being idle, and delay means to hold up or prevent progress.