Congest and Scoop

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Congest verb - To prevent passage through by filling with something.

Usage example: the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways

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Scoop is an antonym for congest.

Scoop verb - To lift out with something that holds liquid.

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Congest is an antonym for scoop.

Nearby Words: scooped, scooping

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