SCOUR Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word scour. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SCOUR
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purge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge • an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements • an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place verb • oust politically • clear of a charge • make pure or free from sin or guilt • rid of impurities • rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth • excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body) | ||||||||
scrub | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes • the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water adjective satellite • (of domestic animals) not selectively bred verb • clean with hard rubbing • wash thoroughly • postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled | ||||||||
buff | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • an ardent follower and admirer • a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen • bare skin • a medium to dark tan color • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) adjective satellite • of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather verb • strike, beat repeatedly • polish and make shiny | ||||||||
clean | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits • ritually clean or pure • not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination • (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers noun • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead adverb • completely; used as intensifiers • in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating adjective satellite • free of restrictions or qualifications • (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims • free from impurities • (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense • free from sepsis or infection • morally pure • (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections • (of a surface) not written or printed on • exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play • without difficulties or problems • thorough and without qualification • not carrying concealed weapons • free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed • free of drugs verb • make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from • remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits • clean and tidy up the house • clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing • be cleanable • deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc. • remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely • remove while making clean • remove unwanted substances from • remove shells or husks from | ||||||||
cleanse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing • purge of an ideology, bad thoughts, or sins | ||||||||
disinfect | verbv | |||||||
verb • destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing | ||||||||
dust | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air • the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up • free microscopic particles of solid material verb • remove the dust from • rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape • cover with a light dusting of a substance • distribute loosely | ||||||||
mop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors verb • to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop • make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip | ||||||||
polish | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state | ||||||||
purify | verbv | |||||||
verb • remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation • make pure or free from sin or guilt • become clean or pure or free of guilt and sin | ||||||||
rinse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a liquid preparation used on wet hair to give it a tint • the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing • the act of giving a light tint to the hair • washing lightly without soap verb • wash off soap or remaining dirt • clean with some chemical process • rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash | ||||||||
sponge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used • someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily • a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage • primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies verb • wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten • ask for and get free; be a parasite • erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard • soak up with a sponge • gather sponges, in the ocean | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
wash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a thin coat of water-base paint • the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water) • the dry bed of an intermittent stream (as at the bottom of a canyon) • the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway) • the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller • a watercolor made by applying a series of monochrome washes one over the other • garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering • any enterprise in which losses and gains cancel out verb • clean with some chemical process • cleanse (one's body) with soap and water • cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water • move by or as if by water • be capable of being washed • admit to testing or proof • separate dirt or gravel from (precious minerals) • apply a thin coating of paint, metal, etc., to • remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent • form by erosion • make moist • wash or flow against • wash by removing particles • to cleanse (itself or another animal) by licking | ||||||||
wipe | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of rubbing or wiping verb • rub with a circular motion | ||||||||
abrade | verbv | |||||||
verb • wear away • rub hard or scrub | ||||||||
flush | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the period of greatest prosperity or productivity • a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health • sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders) • a poker hand with all 5 cards in the same suit • the swift release of a store of affective force • a sudden rapid flow (as of water) • sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty) adverb • squarely or solidly • in the same plane adjective satellite • of a surface exactly even with an adjoining one, forming the same plane • having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value verb • turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame • cause to flow through something • glow or cause to glow with warm color or light • make level or straight • rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid • irrigate with water from a sluice • cause to flow or flood with or as if with water |