Poke and Sprint

Opposite meaning words

Poke verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: just poked around all morning and didn't accomplish much

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Sprint is an antonym for poke.

Nearby Words: poked, pokey, poking, poker, pok

Sprint verb - To go at a pace faster than a walk.

Usage example: he sprinted off to class so as to avoid being late

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Poke is an antonym for sprint.

Nearby Words: sprinted, sprinting, sprinter

poke weapons

sprint weapons

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