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screwing around

The phrase “screwing around” has 4 syllables: screw-ing a-round

It's pronounced as /ˈskruːɪŋ əˈraʊnd/

What is synonym and antonym for screwing around?

In the thesaurus, “screwing around” has 13 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for screwing around along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for screwing around

  • cheating
  • copulating
  • coupling
  • fooling around
  • fornicating
  • lusting
  • lying
  • making out
  • mating
  • philandering
  • sleeping
  • stepping out
  • womanizing

Antonyms for screwing around

  • applying oneself
  • being diligent
  • being productive
  • concentrating
  • focusing
  • getting serious
  • paying attention
  • staying on task
  • taking things seriously
  • working

Example Sentences

  • Stop screwing around and finish your homework.
  • They got in trouble for screwing around during the meeting.
  • Instead of screwing around, we should start planning the project.
  • He was caught screwing around with his phone while on duty.
  • The coach yelled at the players for screwing around during practice.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to screwing around, such as: applying oneself, being diligent, being productive, cheating, concentrating, copulating, coupling.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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dallying

cheating

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