Donkeywork and Play

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Donkeywork noun - Very hard or unpleasant work.

Usage example: the donkeywork involved in setting up one's own start-up software firm

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Play is an antonym for donkeywork.

Play noun - Activity engaged in to amuse oneself.

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Donkeywork is an antonym for play.

Nearby Words: played, playful, player, playfulness, playing

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