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SWABBING Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word swabbing. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For SWABBING

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cleaning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of making something clean

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

polishing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

scrubbing
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

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

dabbling
verb, nounv, n
verb

• dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid

• play in or as if in water, as of small children

• work with in an amateurish manner

• bob forward and under so as to feed off the bottom of a body of water

drying
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

• lacking moisture or volatile components

• opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

• not producing milk

• (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

• without a mucous or watery discharge

noun

• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

adjective satellite

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

• not shedding tears

• lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

• used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

• unproductive especially of the expected results

• having no adornment or coloration

• (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

• having a large proportion of strong liquor

• lacking warmth or emotional involvement

• practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

verb

• remove the moisture from and make dry

• become dry or drier

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

smearing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• slanderous defamation

• a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope

• a blemish made by dirt

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

• make a smudge on; soil by smudging

• cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

wiping
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of rubbing or wiping

verb

• rub with a circular motion

Alternatives for CLEANING

Alternatives for DABBING

Alternatives for POLISHING

Alternatives for SCRUBBING

Alternatives for BUFFING

Alternatives for DABBLING

Alternatives for DRYING

Alternatives for PATTING

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