Drudge and Dabble

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Drudge verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

Usage example: factory workers who must drudge all day at repetitive tasks

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Dabble is an antonym for drudge.

Nearby Words: drudgery, drudging

Dabble verb - Bob forward and under so as to feed off the bottom of a body of water.

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Drudge is an antonym for dabble.

Nearby Words: dabbling, dabbler

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