DETERGING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

deterging

verb

present participle of deterge

as in cleaning

to remove the dirt from deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap

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For many of us, these little irritants make screen-cleaning an easy chore to remember.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
But Airbnb has acknowledged guest frustration over cleaning fees and advises hosts that setting them too high can discourage bookings.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

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deteriorate

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