Linger and Whisk

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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Whisk is an antonym for linger.

Nearby Words: lingering, lingerer

Whisk verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: whisked through the crowd and delivered the urgent message

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Linger is an antonym for whisk.

Nearby Words: whisked, whisker, whisking, whisky

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