Fling and Squirrel away

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Fling verb - To send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm.

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Squirrel away is an antonym for fling.

Nearby Word: flinging

Squirrel away verb - To put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place.

Usage example: squirreled the information away for future reference

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Fling is an antonym for squirrel away.

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