Linger and Perish

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Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Perish is an antonym for linger.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Perish verb - To stop living.

Usage example: 12 people perished in the plane crash

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Linger is an antonym for perish.

Nearby Words: peril, perishing, perishable

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