Scour Synonyms and Antonyms

skour
To remove (an outer layer or adherent matter) by rubbing a surface with considerable pressure
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. scrape
  2. scrub
To search
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. seek
  2. comb
  3. forage
  4. look for
  5. ransack
  6. flush
  7. rummage
  8. inquire
  9. shake down
  10. purge
Antonyms:
  1. ignore
  2. overlook

Words Related to Scour

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Scour Sentence Examples

  • The natural scour thus created has given a depth of 26 ft.

  • Many home buyers scour old houses looking for original hardwood floors underneath the carpet to restore.

  • As mentioned above, people don't always have the time-let alone the energy--to go out and meet new friends, scour the supermarket for date material, or look high and low for "The One" between the shelves at the library.

  • The spam harvesters that scour the web looking for e-mail addresses always find mine.

  • Do not scour or float a scratch coat on laths. as this may damage the nibs.

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