Finish and Linger

Opposite meaning words

Finish verb - To bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done.

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Linger is an antonym for finish.

Nearby Words: finished, finis, finishing, finisher

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Finish is an antonym for linger in loiter topic.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

way	finish way	linger way
opponent	finish opponent	linger opponent

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