LOSING

/ˈluːzɪŋ/
7
Scrabble
10
WWF
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Definition

/ˈluːzɪŋ/
verb
  1. To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
    “He lost his hearing in the explosion.”
  2. To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
    “I lost my way in the forest.”
  3. To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).
    “We lost the football match.”
noun
  1. The process by which something is lost; a loss.
adjective
  1. That loses or has lost.
    “Being on the losing team is disappointing.”

Source: Wiktionary

Hooks

Front hooks: C-LOSING

Back hooks: LOSING-S

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