Linger and Leave

Opposite meaning words

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Leave is an antonym for linger in topics: continue, loiter.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Leave verb - To cause to remain behind.

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Linger is an antonym for leave.

Nearby Words: leaving, leaven, leaved, leaver

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linger way

leave way

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