Synonyms for scouring

Most common

scrub · scrubbing

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush, soap and water.

Related words

Phrases

scouring rush

Forms

Plural

scourings → scrubbings, scrubs…

Example sentences

• scrub Scrub the sink and try to get rid of those spots.
• scrubbing Please turn off the faucet while scrubbing dishes.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

scrub¹

9 letters

scrubbing²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (scrubbing² = 2 syllables).