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DETERGING Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word deterging. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word deterging. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for DETERGING

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cleaning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of making something clean

cleansing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of making something clean

adjective satellite

• cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands

• acting like an antiseptic

purifying
adjectiveadj
adjective

• serving to purge or rid of sin

• freeing from noxious matter

adjective satellite

• acting like an antiseptic

scouring
verb, nounv, n
noun

• moving over territory to search for something

• the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

scrubbing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

washing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

• garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering

sanitizing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing

• make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features

Best Hypernyms For DETERGING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deterging, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for CLEANING

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