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traverse

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of traverse

to make oneʼs way through, across, or over
  • the spider traversed the wall from end to end
Synonyms of traverse

course, cover, cross, cut (across), follow, go, navigate, pass (over), perambulate, peregrinate, proceed (along), track, transit, travel
Words Related to traverse

hike, traipse, tramp, tread, walk

ride, run

crisscross

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