Licking and Sweep

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Licking noun - Failure to win a contest.

Usage example: our team took a licking last night, but we'll get them next time

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Sweep is an antonym for licking.

Nearby Words: lick, licked

Sweep noun - An area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends.

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Licking is an antonym for sweep.

Nearby Words: sweeping, sweeper

little licking

little sweep

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