Flunk and Skunk

Opposite meaning words

Flunk verb - To be unsuccessful.

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Skunk is an antonym for flunk.

Nearby Words: flunky, flunking, flunked

Skunk verb - To achieve a victory over.

Usage example: our football team consistently skunks our traditional rivals Thanksgiving after Thanksgiving

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Flunk is an antonym for skunk.

Nearby Word: skunked

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