Synonyms of LINGERS

verb

1. remain present although waning or gradually dying

   • LINGER7

2. be about

   • LOITER6
   • LOUNGE7
   • FOOTLE9
   • LOLLYGAG13
   • LOAF7
   • LALLYGAG13
   • TARRY8
   • LINGER7
   • LURK8

   Also: hang around, mess about, mill about, mill around.

3. leave slowly and hesitantly

   • TARRY8
   • LINGER7

4. take one's time; proceed slowly

   • LINGER7
   • DAWDLE11

5. move to and fro

   • HOVER11
   • LINGER7