quitter

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Synonyms: quieter, quilter, quitted, squitter, quittor, quinter, quittner

Antonyms: quieter, quilter, quitted, squitter, quittor, quinter, quittner

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Noun

1. Matter flowing from a wound or sore; pus.
2. Alternative spelling of quittor (“fistulous wound at the top of a horse's foot”).
3. Scoria of tin.

Verb

1. To suppurate; ooze with pus.

Noun

1. One who quits, as: One who gives in.
   • Winners never quit and quitters never win.
   • Don't be a quitter — hang in there!
   • Quitters are winners! If you can't quit on the first try, hang in there and try to quit again!
2. One who gives in.
   • Winners never quit and quitters never win.
   • Don't be a quitter — hang in there!
3. One who succeeds in desisting from a vice, especially smoking, drinking, or drugging.
   • Quitters are winners! If you can't quit on the first try, hang in there and try to quit again!
4. A leaver.
5. A deliverer.

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