All linger synonyms

verb linger

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