English Synonym Finder

scrub

Definitions

To rub something hard, especially with a stiff brush, in order to clean it.

To cancel or abandon a planned activity or event.

Vegetation consisting mainly of stunted trees or bushes.

Examples

You need to scrub the kitchen floor thoroughly to remove the stubborn stains.

The surgeon had to scrub in before entering the operating room for the procedure.

Synonyms

clean scour wash rub abrade polish sanitize

Antonyms

dirty soil stain pollute contaminate smudge befoul