Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To clean or dry by rubbing a surface with a cloth or hand.
Wipe
/waɪp/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Mr. Thomas wiped his mouth and chin.
Water!" and constantly wiping at the baby's eyes between her cries.
He wiped away the tears even with his shroud.
Etymology:
The word "wipe" originated from the Old English wīepan, related to the Old Norse word veipa, which means to wave. It has been used since before the 12th century.
Usage Statistics:
28 mentions per 1 million words 
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