English Synonym Finder

loiter

Definitions

To stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose.

To move slowly and with frequent pauses while traveling.

Examples

The security guard asked the teenagers not to loiter near the store entrance.

Signs were posted throughout the park warning visitors not to loiter after dark.

He decided to loiter by the coffee shop, hoping to catch a glimpse of his old friend.

Synonyms

linger dawdle idle tarry dally lounge wait

Antonyms

hurry rush hasten speed dash bolt scurry