Glide and Scuff

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Glide verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

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Scuff is an antonym for glide.

Nearby Words: glided, gliding, glider

Scuff verb - To move heavily or clumsily.

Usage example: the miners scuffed past in heavy boots

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Glide is an antonym for scuff.

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