Tarry and Trot

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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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Trot is an antonym for tarry.

Nearby Words: tarred, tarried, tarrying

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

Usage example: had to trot to keep up with the tour guide's quick pace

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Tarry is an antonym for trot.

Nearby Words: troth, trotted, trotting

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