Bolt and Saunter

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Bolt verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: the cat bolted for the food dish the minute he spied it

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Saunter is an antonym for bolt.

Nearby Words: bolted, bolter, bolting

Saunter verb - To travel by foot for exercise or pleasure.

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Bolt is an antonym for saunter.

Nearby Words: sauntered, sauntering

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