Idler and Workhorse

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Idler noun - A lazy person.

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Workhorse is an antonym for idler.

Nearby Words: idle, idled, idling

Workhorse noun - A horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor.

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Idler is an antonym for workhorse in slave topic.

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