rub down

Verb

Meaning

wear away

manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

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Alternative names

rub-down

Synonyms

massage knead abrade rub off abrase corrade japan polish curry file stroke comb caress tend smooth
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Antonyms

black stone dark dust upset foul
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Hypernyms

manipulate wear off wear away

Hyponyms

rasp chafe excoriate

Examples

She rubbed down her child with a sponge Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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