Tarry and Tear

Opposite meaning words

Tarry verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: the dean tarried in making his decision, still not sure if he should suspend the student or not

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Tear is an antonym for tarry.

Nearby Words: tarred, tarried, tarrying

Tear verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: she tore out of the room as soon as the phone started to ring

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Tarry is an antonym for tear.

Nearby Words: tearful, tearing, teary, teardrop, tearless

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