Breakneck and Lingering

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Breakneck adjective - Moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed.

Usage example: the breakneck production of naval vessels during World War II

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Lingering is an antonym for breakneck.

Lingering noun - The act of tarrying.

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Breakneck is an antonym for lingering.

Nearby Words: linger, lingered, lingerer

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