Linger and Whirl

Opposite meaning words

Linger verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: since they were charging by the hour, the house painters lingered in finishing up their work

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Whirl is an antonym for linger.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Whirl verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: cars whirling by on the highway

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Linger is an antonym for whirl.

Nearby Words: whirled, whirling, whir

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