Hoarding: meaning, definitions and examples
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hoarding
[ ˈhɔːrdɪŋ ]
mental health
The compulsive accumulation and storage of things that are often not needed or have little value.
Synonyms
accumulating, collecting, stockpiling
Examples of usage
- Her hoarding of old newspapers had created a fire hazard in her home.
- His hoarding of useless items was a symptom of his underlying anxiety disorder.
general
The act of amassing and holding on to large quantities of items or possessions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hoarding of resources during times of scarcity can lead to shortages for others.
- His hoarding of money prevented him from enjoying life to the fullest.
Translations
Translations of the word "hoarding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acumulação
🇮🇳 संचय
🇩🇪 Horten
🇮🇩 penimbunan
🇺🇦 накопичення
🇵🇱 gromadzenie
🇯🇵 蓄積 (ちくせき)
🇫🇷 accumulation
🇪🇸 acumulación
🇹🇷 istifleme
🇰🇷 축적 (chukjeok)
🇸🇦 اكتناز
🇨🇿 hromadění
🇸🇰 hromadenie
🇨🇳 囤积 (túnjī)
🇸🇮 kopičenje
🇮🇸 söfnun
🇰🇿 жинақтау
🇬🇪 დაგროვება
🇦🇿 yığma
🇲🇽 acumulación
Word origin
The word 'hoarding' originated from the Middle English word 'hordung', which meant 'a treasure, valuable stock or store'. The concept of hoarding has been observed throughout history, often associated with periods of scarcity or economic downturns. In modern times, hoarding is also recognized as a mental health disorder, with individuals experiencing difficulties discarding possessions due to perceived need or sentimental attachment.
See also: hoarder.