Contend with and Scamp

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Contend with verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.

Usage example: a multitude of problems to contend with as soon as he returned to the office

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Scamp is an antonym for contend with.

Scamp verb - Perform hastily and carelessly.

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Contend with is an antonym for scamp.

Nearby Words: scamper, scampish, scamped, scampi

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