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MOPPING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word mopping. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word mopping. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for MOPPING

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cleaning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of making something clean

scrubbing
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

swabbing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cleaning with a mop

sponging
verb, nounv, 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, nounv, n
noun

• the act of rubbing or wiping

verb

• rub with a circular motion

mow
verbv
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
verbv
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, nounv, 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, nounv, 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
verbv
noun

• a concluding action

verb

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

• defeat thoroughly

• finish a task completely

wipe up
verbv
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.
Words (9)
absorb cleaning draw grimace housekeeping imbibe maintenance janitorial tidying
Phrases (8)
cleaning devicecleaning equipmentcleaning implementmake a facepull a facesoak upsop upsuck up

Alternatives for CLEANING

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