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MOPPING Synonyms

11 synonyms for mopping. (exact relations)
17 hypernyms for mopping. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for MOPPING

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cleaning

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the act of making something clean

scrubbing

verb, noun

v, n

noun

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

swabbing

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• cleaning with a mop

sponging

verb, noun

v, n

verb

• To take advantage of the kindness of others.

• To get by imposition; to scrounge.

• To deprive (somebody) of something by imposition.

• To clean, soak up, or dab with a sponge.

• To suck in, or imbibe, like a sponge.

• To wipe out with a sponge, as letters or writing; to efface; to destroy all trace of.

• To be converted, as dough, into a light, spongy mass by the agency of yeast or leaven.

noun

• The application of a sponge.

wiping

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the act of rubbing or wiping

verb

• rub with a circular motion

mow

verb

v

noun

• a loft in a barn where hay is stored

verb

• cut with a blade or mower

• make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip

pout

verb

v

noun

• a disdainful grimace

• marine eellike mostly bottom-dwelling fishes of northern seas

• catfish common in eastern United States

verb

• be in a huff and display one's displeasure

• make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip

swab

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion

• cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors

verb

• wash with a swab or a mop

• apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

swob

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors

verb

• wash with a swab or a mop

• apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

mop up

verb

v

noun

• a concluding action

verb

• to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

• defeat thoroughly

• finish a task completely

wipe up

verb

v

verb

• to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

Best Hypernyms For MOPPING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mopping, 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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