🧽scrub

verb
/skrʌb/

Meaning

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

Example Sentences

Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.

Synonyms

rub, clean, wash, brush, abrade, scour

Antonyms

cleanse, polish, gentle wash, soft clean, light touch, caress

Related Vocabularies

to refuse to give or keep back something
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
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to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain
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