Diddle and Rip

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Diddle verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: even though the hurricane was fast approaching, federal and local polticians wasted precious time diddling

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Rip is an antonym for diddle.

Rip verb - To cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it.

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Diddle is an antonym for rip.

Nearby Words: ripped, ripping, ripper

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Diddle & Rip. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/diddle/rip>.

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