laving

The word “laving” has 2 syllables: lav-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈleɪvɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for laving?

In the thesaurus, “laving” has 58 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for laving along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for laving

ablution
absolution
abstersion
atonement
baptism
bath
bathing
bubbling
catharsis
cleansing
depuration
detersion
dip
disinfection
distillation
douche
dousing
expiation
expurgation
fomentation
forgiveness
gargle
grace
gurgling
lapping
laundering
laundry
lavabo
lavage
lavation
lavement
lipping
lustration
maundy
plashing
purgation
purge
purifying
rarefaction
rebirth
redemption
refinement
regeneration
rinsing
rippling
salvation
sanctification
scrubbing
shower
sloshing
soak
soaking
soaping
splashing
sponging
tub
wash
washing

Antonyms for laving

adulteration
corruption
dirtying
pollution

Meanings of laving

verb
1. To pour or throw out, as water; lade out; bail; bail out.
2. To draw, as water; drink in.
3. To give bountifully; lavish.
4. To run down or gutter, as a candle.
5. To hang or flap down.
6. To wash.
noun
1. The act by which something is laved or washed.

Example Sentences

She was laving her face with cold water to wake up.
The river was gently laving the shore as the sun set.
The child was laving his hands in the stream after playing outside.
The waves were laving the rocks as the tide came in.
He stood at the edge of the lake, laving his feet in the cool water.

On this page you'll find 62 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laving, such as: ablution, absolution, abstersion, adulteration, atonement, baptism, bath.

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