Linger and Reject

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Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Reject is an antonym for linger in continue topic.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Reject verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Linger is an antonym for reject.

Nearby Words: rejected, rejection, rejecting, rejector, rejecter

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