Drag and Whirl

Opposite meaning words

Drag verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: one of the climbers was beginning to drag

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Whirl is an antonym for drag.

Nearby Words: dragged, dragline

Whirl verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: cars whirling by on the highway

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Drag is an antonym for whirl.

Nearby Words: whirled, whirling, whir

quick	quick drag	quick whirl
giant	giant drag	giant whirl

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