Rubbing Synonyms

rŭbĭng
Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. fretting
  2. scratching
  3. grinding
  4. burnishing
  5. wiping
  6. shining
  7. polishing
  8. massaging
  9. chafing
  10. grazing
  11. grating
  12. scouring
  13. abrading
  14. smoothing
  15. erasing
  16. scraping
  17. itching
  18. vacating
  19. wearing
  20. vexing
  21. undoing
  22. smearing
  23. fraying
  24. swabbing
  25. striking
  26. kneading
  27. rasping
  28. scrubbing
  29. nettling
  30. obliterating
  31. irritating
  32. irking
  33. expunging
  34. hurdling
  35. buffing
  36. cleaning
  37. glossing
  38. effacing
  39. glazing
  40. furbishing
  41. filing
  42. deleting
  43. crossing
  44. caressing
  45. currying
  46. cancelling
  47. brushing
  48. annoying
  49. blotting
Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. friction
  2. detrition

Words Related to Rubbing

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Rubbing Sentence Examples

  • Jessi was rubbing her face, distraught.

  • He opened the door, rubbing his eyes.

  • Finally he leaned forward and stood, rubbing the back of his neck.

  • They were fully dressed and he was merely rubbing her back.

  • He sat on the bed, rubbing his forehead as she continued, I know she lied, but you did too.

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