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Synonyms of scrub up

6 similar words

Another word for scrub up is scrub. Other synonyms of scrub up are scrub down, scrub in, clean up, dress up and gussy up.

Synonyms and similar words for scrub up

verbTo clean or wash by scrubbing.

  • scrub
  • scrub downTo clean through a scrubbing action; to thoroughly clean up by scrubbing.

verbSynonym of scrub in (To thoroughly wash one's hands and forearms in preparation for performing a...

  • scrub inTo thoroughly wash one's hands and forearms in preparation for performing a surgery.

verbTo become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, such as for a special occasion, especially when it...

  • clean upTo become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, e.g. for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to...
  • dress up
  • gussy up

Meaning of scrub up

  1. verb To clean or wash by scrubbing.
  2. verb Synonym of scrub in (To thoroughly wash one's hands and forearms in preparation for performing a surgery.).
  3. verb To become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, such as for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such.

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Questions about synonyms of scrub up

What is another word for scrub up?
Scrub up has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as scrub, scrub down, scrub in, clean up, dress up and gussy up.
What does scrub up mean?
Scrub up means to clean or wash by scrubbing.

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