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LINGER Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word linger. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word linger. (close relations)
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lingererlingeringlingerings

Best Alternative Words for LINGER

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1tarry
verb, adverbv, adv
2dawdle
verbv
3loiter
verbv
4hang around
verbv
5delay
verb, nounv, n
6hesitate
verbv
7procrastinate
verbv
8remain
verb, nounv, n
9stay
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
10wait
verb, nounv, n
11abide
verbv
12footle
verb, nounv, n
13hover
verbv
14lallygag
verbv
15loaf
verb, nounv, n
16lollygag
17lounge
nounn
18lurk
verbv
19mess about
verbv
20mill about
verbv

Best Hypernyms For LINGER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for linger, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
be hesitate leave move persist remain stay waffle waver
Phrases (2)
go awaygo forth

Alternatives for TARRY

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