RUBBING Synonyms
There are 21 synonyms of the word
rubbing.
(exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word rubbing. (close relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word rubbing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RUBBING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | chafing | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | friction | nounn | ||||
| 3 | grinding | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | polishing | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | scouring | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | scrubbing | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | stroking | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | abrading | verbv | ||||
| 9 | buffing | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | erasing | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | kneading | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | massaging | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | ||||
| 13 | scratch | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | chafe | verbv | ||||
| 15 | fray | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | fret | verbv | ||||
| 17 | hang-up | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | hitch | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 19 | itch | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 20 | snag | verb, nounv, n | ||||
