Lope and Trudge

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Lope verb - To move with a light springing step.

Usage example: the jogger happily loped along, just enjoying the fresh morning air

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Trudge is an antonym for lope.

Nearby Words: lop, loped, loping

Trudge verb - To move heavily or clumsily.

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Lope is an antonym for trudge.

Nearby Words: trudged, trudging, trudgen

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