Flee and Linger

Opposite meaning words

Flee verb - To get free from a dangerous or confining situation.

Usage example: a murderer who fled on foot

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Linger is an antonym for flee.

Nearby Word: fleeing

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Flee is an antonym for linger.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

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flee way

linger way

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