Idleness and Sweat

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Idleness noun - An inclination not to do work or engage in activities.

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Sweat is an antonym for idleness.

Nearby Word: idle

Sweat noun - The active use of energy in producing a result.

Usage example: save your sweat: no one will appreciate your efforts anyway

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Idleness is an antonym for sweat.

Nearby Words: sweated, sweaty, sweating, sweatshop, sweater

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