Dawdle and Wait

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Dawdle verb - To move or act slowly.

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Wait is a synonym for dawdle in delay topic. In some cases you can use "Wait" instead a verb "Dawdle", when it comes to topics like linger.

Nearby Words: dawdling, dawdler

Wait verb - To remain in place in readiness or expectation of something.

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Dawdle is a synonym for wait in linger topic. Sometimes you can use "Dawdle" instead a verb "Wait".

Nearby Words: waited, waiting, waiter

moment	dawdle moment	wait moment
bit	dawdle bit	wait bit

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