LATHER Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word lather. (close relations)
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suds | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the froth produced by soaps or detergents • a dysphemism for beer (especially for lager that effervesces) verb • wash in suds • make froth or foam and become bubbly | ||||||||
foam | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid • a lightweight material in cellular form; made by introducing gas bubbles during manufacture verb • become bubbly or frothy or foaming | ||||||||
froth | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid verb • become bubbly or frothy or foaming • make froth or foam and become bubbly • exude or expel foam | ||||||||
flog | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • beat with a cane | ||||||||
fret | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
lash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids • leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip • a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • lash or flick about sharply • strike as if by whipping • bind with a rope, chain, or cord | ||||||||
slash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a wound made by cutting • an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind) • a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information • a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument verb • cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete • beat severely with a whip or rod • cut open • cut drastically • move or stir about violently | ||||||||
soap | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats • money offered as a bribe • street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate verb • rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning | ||||||||
soapsuds | nounn | |||||||
noun • the froth produced by soaps or detergents | ||||||||
stew | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • agitation resulting from active worry • food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables verb • be in a huff; be silent or sullen • bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings • cook slowly and for a long time in liquid | ||||||||
strap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position • hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it • a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag • whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging verb • tie with a strap • beat severely with a whip or rod • sharpen with a strap • secure (a sprained joint) with a strap | ||||||||
sweat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • salty fluid secreted by sweat glands • agitation resulting from active worry • condensation of moisture on a cold surface • use of physical or mental energy; hard work verb • excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin | ||||||||
swither | verbv | |||||||
noun • agitation resulting from active worry | ||||||||
trounce | verbv | |||||||
verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
welt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions • a raised or strengthened seam verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • put a welt on | ||||||||
whip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping • a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline • a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit • (golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club • a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • defeat thoroughly • thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash • strike as if by whipping • whip with or as if with a wire whisk • subject to harsh criticism |