| 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: | wash |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | laundry, bath |
Synonyms: |
ablution, bathe, cleaning, cleansing, dirty clothes, laundering, rinse, scrub, shampoo, shower, washing |
| Main Entry: | wash |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | bathe, clean |
Synonyms: |
bath, brush up, bubble, clean up, cleanse, dip, do the dishes, do the laundry, douse, drench, float, fresh up, freshen up, hose, imbue, immerse, lap, launder, lave, moisten, rinse, scour, scrub, shampoo, shine, shower, slosh, soak, soap, sponge, starch, swab, take a bath, take a shower, tub, wash up, wet, wipe |
Antonyms: |
dirty |
| Main Entry: | lave |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | wash |
Synonyms: |
bath, bathe, brush up, bubble*, clean up, cleanse, dip, do the dishes, do the laundry, douse, drench, float*, fresh up, freshen up, hose, imbue, immerse, lap, launder, moisten, rinse, scour, scrub, shampoo, shine*, shower, slosh, soak, soap, sponge, starch, swab, take a bath, take a shower, tub, wash up, wet, wipe |