Antonyms for stick to

Grammar : Verb

Spell : stik

Phonetic Transcription : stɪk

Definition of stick to

Origin : Old English sticca "rod, twig, spoon," from Proto-Germanic *stikkon- "pierce, prick" (cf. Old Norse stik, Old High German stehho, German Stecken "stick, staff"), from PIE *steig- "to stick; pointed" (see stick (v.)). Meaning "staff used in a game" is from 1670s (originally billiards); meaning "manual gearshift lever" first recorded 1914. Stick-ball is attested from 1824. Alliterative connection of sticks and stones is recorded from mid-15c.

As in impugn : verb criticize, challenge
As in inflict : verb impose something
As in argue : verb verbally fight
As in avenge : verb retaliate
As in revenge : verb retaliate for wrong, grievance
As in track/track down : verb follow, pursue
As in accompany : verb go or be with something
As in blame : verb accuse; place responsibility
As in burden : verb encumber, strain
As in lade : verb charge
As in contend : verb argue
As in continue : verb persist, carry on
As in endure : verb continue; be durable
As in follow : verb trail, pursue physically
As in hammer away/hammer into : verb work hard at

Synonyms for stick to

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