Synonyms for rub down

Most common

rub off · abrade · corrade · massage · knead · rub away

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To rub from top to bottom, e.g. for cleaning, stripping paint or massage.

2. v. 2

   To frisk (search by feeling the body and clothing).

Example sentences

• abrade The rough pumice can abrade the skin.
• massage I'll give you a gentle massage, my sweet neko boy.
• knead Knead the clay like bread to soften it before sculpting.

By length

5 letters

knead¹

6 letters

abrade², abrase

7 letters

massage², corrade

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (abrade² = 2 syllables).