Buttonhole and Cheer

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Buttonhole verb - Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors.

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Cheer is an antonym for buttonhole in pressure topic.

Nearby Words: buttonholed, buttonholing

Cheer verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

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Buttonhole is an antonym for cheer.

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