1. rub

verb. (ˈrʌb) Move over something with pressure.
Synonyms
gauge grate pass worry blur scrub pumice sponge off abrade guide smudge smutch touch run puree scour wipe sponge down smear pass over rosin brush strain scrape draw
Antonyms
disapprove forbid recede fail appear
Etymology
rub (English)
rubben (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. rub-a-dub

noun. The sound made by beating a drum.
Synonyms
rataplan sound drumbeat
Antonyms
consonant vowel unsound broken

3. rub

verb. (ˈrʌb) Cause friction.
Synonyms
contact fret touch chafe meet fray scratch adjoin
Antonyms
prevent failing stay running reassure
Etymology
rub (English)
rubben (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. rub

noun. (ˈrʌb) An unforeseen obstacle.
Synonyms
obstacle obstruction hang-up snag hitch
Antonyms
be born survive invalidate disallow decertify
Etymology
rub (English)
rubben (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. rub

noun. (ˈrʌb) The act of rubbing or wiping.
Synonyms
physical contact contact scuff wipe
Antonyms
thinness keep down dematerialize dematerialise stay in place
Etymology
rub (English)
rubben (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. rub

verb. (ˈrʌb) Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching.
Synonyms
scratch irritate itch
Antonyms
soothe focus strengthen fauna
Etymology
rub (English)
rubben (Middle English (1100-1500))
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