rub - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of rubbing or wiping

Synonyms

• rub
• wipe

More generic

• contact
• physical contact

More specific

• scuff

Noun

an unforeseen obstacle

Synonyms

• hang-up
• hitch
• rub
• snag

More generic

• obstacle
• obstruction

Verb

move over something with pressure

Synonyms

• rub

More generic

• draw
• guide
• pass
• run

Also See

• rub down
• rub off
• rub out

More specific

• abrade
• blur
• brush
• gauge
• grate
• pass over
• pumice
• puree
• rosin
• scour
• scrape
• scrub
• smear
• smudge
• smutch
• sponge down
• sponge off
• strain
• wipe
• worry

Related

• touch

Verb

cause friction

Synonyms

• chafe
• fray
• fret
• rub
• scratch

More generic

• adjoin
• contact
• meet
• touch

Verb

scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

Synonyms

• itch
• rub
• scratch

More generic

• irritate

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