Linger and Pelt

Opposite meaning words

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Pelt is an antonym for linger.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Pelt verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: pelted away when the cops arrived

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Linger is an antonym for pelt.

Nearby Words: pelted, pelting, peltry

way	linger way	pelt way
opponent	linger opponent	pelt opponent

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