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scrub

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of scrub

a living thing much smaller than others of its kind

  • that scrub of a mutt turned out to be the smartest dog we ever had
Synonyms of scrub

diminutive, dwarf, midget, mite, peewee, pygmy (also pigmy), runt, shrimp, Tom Thumb
Words Related to scrub

nubbin

mini, miniature

bantam

homunculus, hop-o'-my-thumb, manikin (also mannikin)

half-pint
Near Antonyms of scrub

whale, whopper
Antonyms of scrub

behemoth, colossus, giant, jumbo, leviathan, mammoth, monster, titan

scrub

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of scrub

to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)

  • the outdoor art project was scrubbed when the organizers found out they needed permission from city hall
Synonyms of scrub

abandon, abort, call, call off, cancel, cry off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke, scrap
Words Related to scrub

abrogate, annul, invalidate, nullify, void, write off

recant, retract, take back, withdraw

countermand, reverse, roll back

break off, discontinue, end, halt, stop, terminate

hold back, interrupt, suspend

give up, relinquish, surrender
Near Antonyms of scrub

engage, pledge, promise

begin, commence, initiate, start

take on, take up, undertake
Antonyms of scrub

continue, keep

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