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RUBBING Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word rubbing. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For RUBBING

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brushing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of brushing your teeth

• the act of brushing your hair

caressing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

dabbing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• pressing a marijuana concentrate to a hot surface in order to vaporize it and inhale the concentrate

• a dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm and the elbow in a gesture that has been noted to resemble sneezing

pressing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

• a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press

adjective satellite

• compelling immediate action

stroking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light touch with the hands

tapping
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the sound of light blow or knock

buffing
verb, nounv, n
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

patting
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

smoothing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, 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

Alternatives for BRUSHING

Alternatives for CARESSING

Alternatives for DABBING

Alternatives for PRESSING

Alternatives for STROKING

Alternatives for TAPPING

Alternatives for BUFFING

Alternatives for PATTING

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