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RUB DOWN Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the phrase rub down. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase rub down. (close relations)
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knead
verbv
verb

• to mix into a homogeneous mass

• manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

massage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation

verb

• manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

• give a massage to

caress
verbv
noun

• a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

verb

• touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

manipulate
verbv
verb

• influence or control shrewdly or deviously

• hold something in one's hands and move it

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• manipulate in a fraudulent manner

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed

pat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sound made by a gentle blow

• a light touch or stroke

adverb

• completely or perfectly

adjective satellite

• having only superficial plausibility

• exactly suited to the occasion

verb

• pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

• hit lightly

press
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of demanding notice or attention

• the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines

• a machine used for printing

• a dense crowd of people

• a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

• clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use

• any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids

• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead

• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

verb

• exert pressure or force to or upon

• force or impel in an indicated direction

• to be oppressive or burdensome

• place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure

• squeeze or press together

• crowd closely

• create by pressing

• be urgent

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• press from a plastic

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

• press and smooth with a heated iron

• lift weights

• ask for or request earnestly

rub
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unforeseen obstacle

• the act of rubbing or wiping

verb

• move over something with pressure

• cause friction

• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

smooth
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

• of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth

• (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

• of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

noun

• the act of smoothing

adjective satellite

• smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

• smooth and unconstrained in movement

• lacking obstructions or difficulties

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

• make (a surface) shine

• free from obstructions

soothe
verbv
verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better

work
verb, nounv, n
noun

• activity directed toward making or doing something

• a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing

• the occupation for which you are paid

• applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)

• (physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force

• a place where work is done

• the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)

verb

• exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work

• be employed

• have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

• perform as expected when applied

• shape, form, or improve a material

• give a workout to

• proceed along a path

• operate in a certain place, area, or specialty

• proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity

• move in an agitated manner

• cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

• cause to work

• prepare for crops

• behave in a certain way when handled

• have and exert influence or effect

• operate in or through

• cause to operate or function

• provoke or excite

• gratify and charm, usually in order to influence

• make something, usually for a specific function

• move into or onto

• to mix into a homogeneous mass

• use or manipulate to one's advantage

• find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

• cause to undergo fermentation

• go sour or spoil

• arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion

abrade
verbv
verb

• wear away

• rub hard or scrub

abrase
verbv
verb

• wear away

corrade
verb, nounv, n
verb

• wear away

rub off
verbv
verb

• wear away

Best Hypernyms For RUB DOWN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rub down, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
manipulate
Phrases (2)
wear awaywear off

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