Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To move something across a surface to apply pressure, often to clean, comfort, or cause friction.
Rub
/rʌb/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
He rubs his eyes when he's tired.She rubbed the lotion into her skin gently.
Etymology:
The word rub dates back to the late Middle English (1400s), composed of the Germanic and Old French roots, likely from Middle Low German rüben or rough rubbing, meaning to rub or scratch.
Usage Statistics:
23 mentions per 1 million words 
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