Linger and Shoot

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Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Shoot is an antonym for linger.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Shoot verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope

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Linger is an antonym for shoot.

Nearby Words: shooting, shooter, shooed

way	linger way	shoot way
opponent	linger opponent	shoot opponent

Linger too long in no-mans-land, and automated gun turrets will shoot you down, no matter who's team you're on.

Source: Useful Notes / Berlin Wall

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