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English noun: lousiness

1. lousiness (state) infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching


Synonymspediculosis


Broader (hypernym)infestation


Narrower (hyponym)crabs, head lice, pediculosis capitis, pediculosis corporis, pediculosis pubis

2. lousiness (attribute) the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions


SamplesThe vileness of his language surprised us.


Synonymsloathsomeness, repulsiveness, sliminess, vileness, wickedness


Broader (hypernym)distastefulness, odiousness, offensiveness









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