Linger and Spook

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Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

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Spook and linger are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spook" instead a verb "Linger".

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Spook verb - To strike with fear.

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Linger and spook are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Linger" instead a verb "Spook".

Nearby Words: spooky, spooked, spooking

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