Begone and Tarry

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Begone verb - To leave a place often for another.

Usage example: in his frustration the beleaguered actor cried out to the autograph seekers, “Begone and let me finish my meal in peace!”

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Tarry is an antonym for begone.

Tarry verb - To continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time.

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Begone is an antonym for tarry.

Nearby Words: tarred, tarried, tarrying

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