Reel and Settle

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Reel verb - To be in a confused state as if from being twirled around.

Usage example: his mind reeled upon hearing the news that his employer had been indicted for fraud

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Settle is an antonym for reel.

Nearby Words: reeling, reeled

Settle verb - To cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid).

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Reel is an antonym for settle.

Nearby Words: settled, settlement, settling, settler, settlor

reel people

settle people

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