Brush and Trudge

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Brush verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

Usage example: a pop star brushing past a crowd of autograph seekers

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Trudge is an antonym for brush.

Nearby Words: brushed, brushing, brushy

Trudge verb - To move heavily or clumsily.

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Brush is an antonym for trudge.

Nearby Words: trudged, trudging, trudgen

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