rub
- verb (v)
Meaning: stroke, massage
Synonyms:
abrade
anoint
apply
bark
brush
buff
burnish
caress
chafe
clean
coat
cover
curry
daub
erase
erode
excoriate
file
fray
fret
furbish
glance
glaze
gloss
grate
graze
grind
knead
mop
paint
pat
plaster
polish
put
rasp
scour
scrape
scrub
shine
slather
smear
smooth
spread
swab
triturate
wear
wear down
wipe
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