Straighten and Zig

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Straighten verb - To cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls.

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Zig is an antonym for straighten.

Nearby Words: straight, straightening

Zig verb - To depart abruptly from a straight line or course.

Usage example: the fox zigged to the right, and the hounds followed

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Straighten is an antonym for zig.

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