Exert and Goof off

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Exert verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.

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Goof off is an antonym for exert.

Nearby Words: exertion, exerting

Goof off verb - To spend time doing nothing.

Usage example: returned home unannounced and found the au pair goofing off

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Exert is an antonym for goof off.

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