grooming

NOUN

reprimand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admonition censure rebuke

STRONG

admonishment blame castigation chiding lecture ragging rap reprehension reproof scolding tongue-lashing

WEAK

bawling-out calling down dressing-down hard time piece of one's mind slap on wrist talking-to telling-off what for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compliment praise

STRONG

commendation

WEAK

forgiveness reward

NOUN

toilet

Synonyms

STRONG

ablutions attire dressing makeup toilette

WEAK

getting ready tidy-up wash-up

Example Sentences

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In some cases, up to five cone ants would gather and begin grooming.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

It creates a long chain of spending on food, grooming, healthcare, apparel, toys, boarding, and services.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Her story comes as the terms of reference for the statutory independent inquiry into grooming gangs are published.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Help with eating, grooming and other daily activities requires hands-on care — and that’s expensive.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

I looked over at Gay, who was grooming one of the cats.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter