wallow
Pronunciation
Verb
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Quick answer
To indulge excessively in an unpleasant feeling, or to roll around in mud or water.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
indulge
luxuriate
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He spent the weekend _____ in self-pity."
Answer: wallow
In your own words, what does "wallow" mean?
To indulge excessively in an unpleasant feeling, or to roll around in mud or water.
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