Barrel and Linger

Opposite meaning words

Barrel verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: faced with a firm deadline, we barreled through the project at a furious pace

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Linger is an antonym for barrel.

Nearby Words: barreled, barreling, barrelled

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: since they were charging by the hour, the house painters lingered in finishing up their work

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Barrel is an antonym for linger.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

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