All linger synonyms
linΒ·ger
L l verb linger
- drift β a driving movement or force; impulse; impetus; pressure.
- idle β not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- stay β (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
- remain β to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- dawdle β If you dawdle, you spend more time than is necessary going somewhere.
- wait β to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
- stick around β to pierce or puncture with something pointed, as a pin, dagger, or spear; stab: to stick one's finger with a needle.
- persist β to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.: to persist in working for world peace; to persist in unpopular political activities.
- survive β to remain alive after the death of someone, the cessation of something, or the occurrence of some event; continue to live: Few survived after the holocaust.
- shuffle β to walk without lifting the feet or with clumsy steps and a shambling gait.
- slouch β to sit or stand with an awkward, drooping posture.
- tarry β to remain or stay, as in a place; sojourn: He tarried in Baltimore on his way to Washington.
- trifle β an article or thing of very little value.
- hesitate β to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination: She hesitated to take the job.
- traipse β to walk or go aimlessly or idly or without finding or reaching one's goal: We traipsed all over town looking for a copy of the book.
- putter β to busy or occupy oneself in a leisurely, casual, or ineffective manner: to putter in the garden.
- loll β to recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy, or indolent manner; lounge: to loll on a sofa.
- mosey β to wander or shuffle about leisurely; stroll; saunter (often followed by along, about, etc.).
- plod β to walk heavily or move laboriously; trudge: to plod under the weight of a burden.
- falter β to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
- mope β to be sunk in dejection or listless apathy; sulk; brood.
- totter β to walk or go with faltering steps, as if from extreme weakness.
- tool β an implement, especially one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performing or facilitating mechanical operations.
- lag β netlag
- stop β to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- trail β to drag or let drag along the ground or other surface; draw or drag along behind.
- poke β to prod or push, especially with something narrow or pointed, as a finger, elbow, stick, etc.: to poke someone in the ribs.
- hobble β to walk lamely; limp.
- dally β If you dally, you act or move very slowly, wasting time.
- crawl β When you crawl, you move forward on your hands and knees.
- saunter β to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll: sauntering through the woods.
- stroll β to walk leisurely as inclination directs; ramble; saunter; take a walk: to stroll along the beach.
- vacillate β to waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute: His tendency to vacillate makes him a poor leader.
- trudge β to walk, especially laboriously or wearily: to trudge up a long flight of steps.
- procrastinate β to defer action; delay: to procrastinate until an opportunity is lost.
- stagger β to walk, move, or stand unsteadily.
- lumber β timber sawed or split into planks, boards, etc.
- amble β When you amble, you walk slowly and in a relaxed manner.
- dillydally β to waste time, especially by indecision; vacillate; trifle; loiter.
- bide β to continue in a certain place or state; stay
- last β occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- stand β (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
- abide β to tolerate; put up with
- cling β If you cling to someone or something, you hold onto them tightly.
- hang back β to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend.
- loiter β to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place: to loiter around the bus terminal.
- delay β If you delay doing something, you do not do it immediately or at the planned or expected time, but you leave it until later.
- continue β If someone or something continues to do something, they keep doing it and do not stop.
- endure β Suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.
- fool around β a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.