Synonyms of greasing

greasing

verb

present participle of grease

1

as in oiling

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

• oiling
• lubricating
• wetting
• washing
• waxing
• slicking
• soaking
• bathing
• watering
• drenching
• dousing
• dowsing
• sousing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roughing
• drying
• roughening
• searing
• dehydrating
• coarsening
• parching

2

as in facilitating

to free from obstruction or difficulty

your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facilitating
• smoothing
• easing
• accelerating
• improving
• promoting
• loosening (up)
• simplifying
• paving the way (for)
• unclogging
• expediting
• assisting
• forwarding
• speeding
• furthering
• aiding
• hastening
• helping
• hurrying
• quickening
• abetting
• advancing
• rushing
• streamlining
• straightening (out)
• untangling
• disentangling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complicating
• hindering
• impeding
• retarding
• worsening
• aggravating
• sophisticating
• perplexing