Synonyms of lather

lather 1 of 2

noun

ˈla-t͟hər 

1

as in foam

a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid

she worked the shampoo into a lather before rubbing it into the dog's coat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foam
• suds
• surf
• froth
• head
• spray
• spume
• mist
• mousse
• scum
• spindrift

2

as in sweat

a state of nervous or irritated concern

he worked himself into a lather waiting for the results of the test

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sweat
• huff
• panic
• fuss
• fret
• tizzy
• pother
• stew
• dither
• swivet
• fluster
• swelter
• twitter
• dudgeon
• hysteria
• pique
• agitation
• bother
• alarm
• hand-wringing
• delirium
• ado
• furor
• nervous breakdown
• uproar
• distraction

lather

2 of 2

verb

as in to lick

to strike repeatedly

the farmer lathered the recalcitrant mule

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lick
• lash
• whip
• hide
• pelt
• pound
• batter
• do
• slap
• beat
• tan
• spank
• punch
• thump
• assault
• curry
• knock
• bat
• hit
• attack
• pummel
• chop
• slam
• punch out
• paddle
• maul
• smash
• slate
• lace
• bash
• smack
• wallop
• bludgeon
• wound
• club
• whale
• rough (up)
• drub
• baste
• work over
• raid
• belt
• flog
• birch
• whup
• thrash
• lambaste
• hammer
• pommel
• swipe
• belabor
• storm
• whop
• fib
• bung up
• box
• buffet
• slog
• thresh
• beat up on
• switch
• whack
• paste
• swat
• rush
• clout
• tromp
• mess (up)
• cudgel
• leather
• descend (on or upon)
• crack
• sock
• flagellate
• assail
• thwack
• beset
• strap
• clobber
• jump (on)
• wham
• lam
• pounce (on or upon)
• horsewhip
• lay on
• cuff
• cane
• rawhide
• gore
• lacerate
• bust
• scourge
• cowhide
• whomp
• blackjack
• mangle
• pistol-whip
• maim
• mutilate
• fustigate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lather

Noun

Just add water, and you’re left with a luxurious liquid that produces a dense lather. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

Charles seemed highly strung and petulant, getting himself in a lather about the loss of a cufflink just before the pre-wedding ball at Buckingham Palace. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

Verb

The bouncy, stretchy formula can be left on for a few minutes as a quick mask, lathered up as a cleanser, or both. — Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026

White mineral buildup on fixtures, soap that won’t lather and a tight or filmy feeling after rinsing all point to hard water. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026

Phrases Containing lather

• in a lather