Synonyms for loitering
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : loi-ter |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɔɪ tər |
Top 10 synonyms for loitering Other synonyms for the word loitering
Définition of loitering
Origin :- mid-14c., verbal noun from loiter.
- verb hang around; stroll
- If the Father found her loitering there he would reprimand her.
- Extract from : « The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions » by J. Smeaton Chase
- There could be no loitering; quick work was necessary, or a spoiled wheel was the result.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- As the boy was rather given to loitering, I went to the window.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- At times, he saw her from the distance, leaning over and loitering.
- Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
- Then he lingered there, loitering about and not knowing what to say.
- Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
- Jason, loitering on the grass of Gov-Park, noted the smile and the perspiration.
- Extract from : « Zero Data » by Charles Saphro
- Mr Powell loitering about the skylight wanted his captain off the deck now.
- Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
- Mr. Powell loitering about the skylight wanted his captain off the deck now.
- Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
- A figure was loitering the other side of the street when she reached home.
- Extract from : « All Roads Lead to Calvary » by Jerome K. Jerome
- Well, it's loitering in a gambling resort and playing the handbook.
- Extract from : « Spring Street » by James H. Richardson
Antonyms for loitering
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