Synonyms of grease

grease

verb

ˈgrēs 

1

as in to oil

to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction

make sure you grease the pan before you put the batter in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oil
• wax
• lubricate
• wet
• slick
• wash
• soak
• water
• bathe
• douse
• drench
• souse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rough
• roughen
• dry
• coarsen
• sear
• dehydrate
• parch

2

as in to facilitate

to free from obstruction or difficulty

your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facilitate
• smooth
• ease
• accelerate
• loosen (up)
• improve
• promote
• unclog
• speed
• simplify
• pave the way (for)
• help
• further
• aid
• forward
• hurry
• expedite
• quicken
• assist
• straighten (out)
• hasten
• rush
• advance
• streamline
• disentangle
• abet
• untangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hinder
• impede
• complicate
• retard
• aggravate
• worsen
• sophisticate
• perplex

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grease

This is political malpractice, designed to grease DeSantis’ path to the presidency and let legislators lie to voters about having cut taxes. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026

My grid is, like, Turkish men getting their pecs greased up with oil, and then the other half is beautiful girls in Los Angeles emulsifying pasta in the pan. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026

The interpreter, who introduces himself as Alejandro, manages to grease the skids only slightly. — Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026

There is a temptation to expand the view of this ruling, to look at the slippery slope that has been legally greased and pontificate about how this will lead to the further damnation of college sports. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026

Phrases Containing grease

• elbow grease
• grease the hand of
• grease the palm of