Defenition of the word rub
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Defenition of the word rub
- To move one's hand or an object over a surface or other object (maintaining constant contact and applying moderate pressure).
- an unforeseen obstacle
- move over something with pressure; "rub my back"; "rub oil into her skin"
- cause friction
- scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
- the act of rubbing or wiping; "he gave the hood a quick rub"
- move over something with pressure; "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin"
- cause friction; "my sweater scratches"
- scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don''t scratch your insect bites!"
- the act of rubbing or wiping
- move over something with pressure
Synonyms for the word rub
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- chafe
- fray
- fret
- hang-up
- hitch
- itch
- scratch
- snag
- wipe
Similar words in the rub
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- abrade
- abrase
- corrade
- efface
- erase
- knead
- massage
- rub down
- rub off
- rub out
- score out
- wipe off
Hyponyms for the word rub
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- abrade
- blur
- brush
- gauge
- grate
- pass over
- pumice
- puree
- rosin
- scour
- scrape
- scrub
- scuff
- smear
- smudge
- smutch
- sponge down
- sponge off
- strain
- wipe
- worry
Hypernyms for the word rub
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- adjoin
- contact
- contacting
- draw
- guide
- irritate
- meet
- obstacle
- obstruction
- pass
- physical contact
- run
- touch
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