Synonyms of wash

wash 1 of 2

verb

ˈwȯsh 

1

as in to bathe

to flow along or against

crystal-clear waters gently wash the island's unspoiled beaches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bathe
• splash
• ripple
• lip
• lave
• bubble
• lap
• slosh
• gurgle
• plash

2

as in to fly

to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval

the employee's story about missing the bus didn't wash with her manager

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fly
• work
• pass
• stand up
• play
• hold up
• hold water
• take
• pass muster
• get through
• go down
• go over
• go through

3

as in to splash

to flow in a broken irregular stream

soapy water washing down the drain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splash
• bubble
• drip
• ripple
• trickle
• dribble
• swirl
• lap
• gurgle
• plash
• rush
• guggle
• swish
• drop
• squirt
• jet
• purl
• eddy
• swoosh
• gush
• spew
• spout
• spurt
• whish
• swash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stream
• run
• pour
• roll

4

as in to wet

to make wet

rain washed the countryside for days on end

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wet
• drown
• rinse
• flood
• soak
• water
• bathe
• drench
• flush
• damp
• wet down
• submerge
• waterlog
• sodden
• douse
• sprinkle
• water-soak
• shower
• dip
• sop
• bedraggle
• moisten
• mist
• splash
• hydrate
• moisturize
• saturate
• souse
• drizzle
• humidify
• inundate
• hose (down)
• dampen
• irrigate
• swamp
• steep
• deluge
• bedew
• overflow
• lave
• impregnate
• sluice
• dunk
• rewash
• duck
• asperse
• slosh
• rehydrate
• rewet

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dry
• dehydrate
• scorch
• evaporate
• sear
• desiccate
• parch
• dewater
• wring
• drip-dry
• freeze-dry
• dehumidify

5

as in to rinse

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse

washed the baby's hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rinse
• flush
• flood
• irrigate
• wash out
• sluice
• engulf
• flow
• inundate
• soak
• swamp
• stream
• hose
• saturate
• gush
• rush
• drench
• deluge
• splash
• douche
• douse
• slosh

6

as in to stir

to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly

she absentmindedly washed her tea by tipping her cup, until the honey was at last mixed in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stir
• swirl
• whisk
• agitate
• shake
• whip
• churn
• whirl
• beat
• wheel
• paddle
• reel

wash

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noun

as in marsh

spongy land saturated or partially covered with water

an invasive species threatening the plants native to the region's washes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marsh
• wetland
• swamp
• mud
• slough
• bog
• fen
• moor
• muskeg
• marshland
• mire
• morass
• swampland
• swale
• sludge
• muck
• ooze
• slime
• quagmire
• guck
• slop
• slush

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wash

Verb

Without steady rain to wash pollen out of the air, allergens can linger and build up, especially as warm temperatures encourage trees to keep releasing pollen. —Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026

Then there is the issue of washing them out properly before use every time as well as finding a storage spot that’s large enough. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026

Noun

With discounts on everything from Stanley products to household essentials like vacuums, face wash and air purifiers, the Big Spring Sale is the perfect time to grab a new water bottle or stock up on must-have products for your home. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026

That means an evaluation of wash, wear, weave, and more. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026

Phrases Containing wash

• wash one's hands of
• wash out