| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | brush, swab |
| Synonyms: | clean, clean off, clear, dry, dust, erase, mop, obliterate, remove, rub, sponge, take away, towel, wash |
| Main Entry: | brush |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | clean, prepare by whisking |
| Synonyms: | buff, clean, paint, polish, sweep, wash, whisk, wipe |
| Main Entry: | clean |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | make undirty, uncluttered |
| Synonyms: | absterge, bath, bathe, blot, brush, cauterize, clarify, cleanse, clear the decks, clear up, deodorize, depurate, deterge, disinfect, do up, dredge, dust, edulcorate, elutriate, erase, expunge, expurgate, flush, hackle, launder, lave, mop, neaten, pick, pick up, polish, purge, purify, rake, rasp, refine, rinse, rout out, sanitize, scald, scour, scrape, scrub, shake out, shampoo, soak, soap, sponge, spruce up, sterilize, straighten up, swab, sweep, tidy up, vacuum, wash, whisk, winnow, wipe |
| Antonyms: | adulterate, defile, dirty, foul, soil, stain |
| Main Entry: | clear |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | clean, clear away |
| Synonyms: | ameliorate, break up, brighten, burn off, clarify, cleanse, disencumber, disengage, disentangle, eliminate, empty, erase, extricate, free, lighten, loosen, lose, meliorate, open, purify, refine, rid, rule out, shake off, sweep, throw off, tidy, unblock, unburden, unclog, unload, unloose, unpack, untie, vacate, void, wipe |
| Antonyms: | clutter, pile up |
| Main Entry: | dab |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | blot up; touch lightly |
| Synonyms: | bedaub, besmear, daub, pat, peck, plaster, smear, smudge, stipple, swab, tap, wipe |
| Main Entry: | dry |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | take moisture out of |
| Synonyms: | anhydrate, bake, blot, concentrate, condense, dehumidify, dehydrate, deplete, desiccate, drain, empty, evaporate, exhaust, exsiccate, freeze-dry, harden, kiln, mummify, parch, scorch, sear, shrivel, soak up, sponge, stale, swab, torrefy, towel, wilt, wipe, wither, wizen |
| Antonyms: | dampen, soak, water, wet |
| Main Entry: | mop |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | clean by using water and cloth |
| Synonyms: | dab, dust, pat, polish, rub, soak up, sponge, squeegee, swab, towel off, wash, wipe |
| Main Entry: | napkin |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | linen |
| Synonyms: | cloth, doily, moist towelette, serviette, towel, wipe |
| Main Entry: | rub |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | stroke, massage |
| Synonyms: | abrasion, attrition, brushing, caress, friction, grinding, kneading, pat, polish, rasping, scouring, scraping, shine, smear, smoothing, stroking, swab, swipe, wear, wipe |