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RUBBED Synonyms

9 synonyms for rubbed. (exact relations)
12 hypernyms for rubbed. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for RUBBED

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scratch

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

• a depression scratched or carved into a surface

• informal terms for money

• a competitor who has withdrawn from competition

• a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

• dry mash for poultry

• a harsh noise made by scraping

• poor handwriting

• (golf) a handicap of zero strokes

• an indication of damage

verb

• cause friction

• cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

• postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

• remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

• gather (money or other resources) together over time

• carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

chafe

verb

v

noun

• soreness and warmth caused by friction

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

verb

• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

• feel extreme irritation or anger

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

• cause friction

• warm by rubbing, as with the hands

fray

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a noisy fight

verb

• wear away by rubbing

• cause friction

fret

verb

v

noun

• agitation resulting from active worry

• a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion

• an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)

• a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch

verb

• worry unnecessarily or excessively

• be agitated or irritated

• provide (a musical instrument) with frets

• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

• cause annoyance in

• gnaw into; make resentful or angry

• carve a pattern into

• decorate with an interlaced design

• be too tight; rub or press

• cause friction

• remove soil or rock

• wear away or erode

hang-up

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an emotional preoccupation

• an unforeseen obstacle

hitch

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a period of time spent in military service

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• an unforeseen obstacle

• a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls

• a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

verb

• to hook or entangle

• walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

• jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

• travel by getting free rides from motorists

• connect to a vehicle:

itch

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

• a strong restless desire

• an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

verb

• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

• have or perceive an itch

• cause to perceive an itch

• have a strong desire or urge to do something

snag

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a sharp protuberance

• a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest

• an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

• an unforeseen obstacle

verb

• catch on a snag

• get by acting quickly and smartly

• hew jaggedly

wipe

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the act of rubbing or wiping

verb

• rub with a circular motion

Best Hypernyms For RUBBED

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