Glide and Scratch

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Glide verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

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Scratch is an antonym for glide.

Nearby Words: glided, gliding, glider

Scratch verb - To pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface.

Usage example: the branches of the willow tree scratch against the windowpane whenever the wind blows

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Glide is an antonym for scratch.

Nearby Words: scratched, scratchy, scratching

way	glide way	scratch way
walls	glide walls	scratch walls

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