Dawdle and Rush

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Dawdle verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: if you continue to dawdle, we'll be late for sure

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Rush is an antonym for dawdle in topics: waste time, delay.

Nearby Words: dawdling, dawdler

Rush verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: rushing is a good way to slip and fall

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Dawdle is an antonym for rush in hurry topic.

Nearby Words: rushed, rushing, rushy

moment	dawdle moment	rush moment
bit	dawdle bit	rush bit

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