Synonyms for rubbing
ˈrʌb ɪŋrub·bing

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1. friction, rubbingnoun

   the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

   Synonyms:
   detrition, friction, clash

2. rubbingnoun

   representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal

   Synonyms:
   friction, detrition

3. friction, detrition, rubbingnoun

   effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

   Synonyms:
   corrasion, abrasion, detrition, attrition, friction, clash, grinding

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1. • Representation
   • Resistance

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1. rubbingnoun

   Synonyms:
   attrition, abrasion, friction

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1. rubbingnoun

   Synonyms:
   friction, abrasion, attrition, chafing, fraying, embrocation, massage

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1. List of paraphrases for "rubbing":

   friction, scrub, scrubbing, chafing, massage

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1. Keri Peterson:

   Hand washing by rubbing the hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds helps to slough germs off the skin, teach your children to wash their hands as well.

2. Chris Murphy:

   I have no issues with Rahm, he has a history of rubbing some folks pretty roughly but I think he brings some good ideas to the table.

3. Fabiana Santos:

   I remember a male employee coming up behind me while I worked, pinning me against a table and rubbing his penis against my rear.

4. Martin Indyk:

   Israel’s enemies are watching this and rubbing their hands in glee, and that affects American national security interests as well because we depend on Israel to stabilize the region.

5. Neima Arocha:

   There's no( rubbing) alcohol.