Delay and Scoot

Opposite meaning words

Delay verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: she ordered the kids to stop delaying and to get to bed

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Scoot is an antonym for delay.

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Scoot verb - To proceed or move quickly.

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Delay is an antonym for scoot in hurry topic.

Nearby Words: scooter, scooting

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delay bit

scoot bit

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