Linger and Scamper

Opposite meaning words

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Scamper is an antonym for linger.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Scamper verb - To go at a pace faster than a walk.

Usage example: the child scampered off to play

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Linger is an antonym for scamper.

Nearby Words: scamp, scampered, scamped, scampering

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linger way

scamper way

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