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dillydally Antonyms

Opposite of dillydally

Pinning down the opposite of dillydally requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To waste time through aimless loitering, hesitation, or procrastination.

Usage Example

"If we continue to hurry at the train station, we are going to miss our connecting departure."

Strongest
hurry
hasten
rush
Strong
hustle
proceed

Similar words to dillydally

Words similar to dillydally shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

dawdle
dally
linger
loiter
procrastinate
tarry
potter
putter
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• Nearby Words

diligently
dill
dillweed
dillydally
dilutable
dilute
dilution

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