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LATHERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Lathering.

Lathering - as a noun

The froth produced by soaps or detergents

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soapsudssuds
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
foamfroth
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Agitation resulting from active worry

Example: "Don't get in a stew"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fretstewsweatswither

A workman who puts up laths

The foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)

Lathering - as a verb

Beat severely with a whip or rod

Example: "The teacher often flogged the students"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
floglashslashstraptrounceweltwhip
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beatwork over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Form a lather

Example: "The shaving cream lathered"

Exude sweat or lather

Example: "This unfit horse lathers easily"

Rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soap

Example Sentences

"She was scrubbing her body with lathering soap."
"The shampoo produced a rich lathering foam."
"He vigorously rubbed the lathering shaving cream onto his face."
"The car wash used a lathering detergent to clean the vehicles."
"She added a lathering bubble bath to the warm water."
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Word Game Points

Is LATHERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lathering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LATHERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is LATHERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lathering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LATHERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is LATHERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lathering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LATHERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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