Wallow

Pronunciation: /ˈwɑːloʊ/

Wallow (verb)

  1. to roll around in mud or water, usually for fun or comfort.
  2. to spend time feeling sorry for yourself without trying to change.
  3. to move in a slow, awkward way, often because of being heavy.

Examples

  • The pigs wallow in the mud to cool off.
  • Children love to wallow in the mud after rain.

Common collocations: wallow in mud, pigs wallow, wallow in self-pity, wallow in nostalgia, wallow in sadness

Synonyms of Wallow

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Wallow

  • — when describing self-control or holding back