linger - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for linger , a list of similar words for linger from our thesaurus that you can use

Verb

leave slowly and hesitantly

Synonyms

• linger
• tarry

More generic

• go away
• go forth
• leave

Verb

take one's time; proceed slowly

Synonyms

• dawdle
• linger

More generic

• move

Opposite / Antonyms

• rush

Also See

• linger over

Verb

be about

Synonyms

• footle
• hang around
• lallygag
• linger
• loaf
• loiter
• lollygag
• lounge
• lurk
• mess about
• mill about
• mill around
• tarry

More generic

• be

More specific

• lurch
• prowl

Verb

move to and fro

Synonyms

• hover
• linger

More generic

• hesitate
• waffle
• waver

Verb

remain present although waning or gradually dying

Synonyms

• linger

More generic

• persist
• remain
• stay

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