wallow

verb/ˈwɑloʊ/

Frequency rank: #15,782 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

to indulge in or enjoy something excessively, especially a negative emotion; also to roll around in mud or water.

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Example sentence

After losing the championship, he chose to wallow in self-pity rather than practice again.

Synonyms & related words

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