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deterge

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of deterge

to remove the dirt from

deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap

Synonyms of deterge

clean, cleanse, GI, turn out

Words Related to deterge

decontaminate, purge, purify

disinfect, sanitize

brush, comb, dry-clean, dust, launder, mop, muck (out), rinse, scour, scrub, shampoo, sponge, swab, sweep, vacuum, wash, wipe

brighten, deodorize, freshen, spruce (up), sweeten

pick up, straighten (up), tidy, unclutter

Near Antonyms of deterge

defile, pollute, taint

blacken, discolor

Antonyms of deterge

besmirch, dirty, foul, soil, spot, stain, sully

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