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mop

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Synonyms & Antonyms of mop

as in wash, brush

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for mop

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

clean,
cleanse,
deterge,
GI,
turn out

decontaminate,
purge,
purify

disinfect,
sanitize

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

pick up,
straighten (up),
tidy,
unclutter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for mop

begrime,
muddy

defile,
pollute,
taint

blacken,
discolor

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

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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.

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