Flounder and Sweep

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Flounder verb - To proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually.

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Sweep is an antonym for flounder.

Nearby Words: floundered, floundering

Sweep verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

Usage example: the wind swept across the plain without respite

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Flounder is an antonym for sweep.

Nearby Words: sweeping, sweeper

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