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Definitions

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Aside from daycare, the location offers dog boarding and grooming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Motorhomes, dashboard cameras, and pet grooming have also been added in the latest review.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The company has also tried to focus on faster-growing areas like pet grooming and veterinary service.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

The black cat, who had sat on the floor, grooming his fur, through this entire conversation now stood up and led the way into the hall.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.