ostiate

/ɒsˈɪeɪt, ɒsˈteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become idle or idle-minded, often due to overindulgence or lack of occupation

“After a year of leisure, he began to ostate and lost touch with reality.”

Synonyms

  • idle
  • indolent

Antonyms

  • hardworking
  • industrious