Synonyms of scrubbed

scrubbed 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in washed

Related Words

• washed
• bleached
• cleansed
• whitened
• purified
• cleanly
• sterile
• sanitary
• white
• hygienic
• abluted
• germfree
• milky
• untainted
• snowy
• unpolluted
• unblemished
• pure
• wholesome
• spotless
• undefiled
• clean
• flawless
• unsullied
• squeaky-clean
• stainless
• antiseptic
• pristine
• shiny
• immaculate
• unstained
• unsoiled
• spick-and-span
• chaste
• taintless
• sparkling
• bright
• fair

Dissimilar Words

• stained
• dirty
• soiled
• filthy
• spotted
• unclean
• grubby
• uncleaned
• foul
• muddy
• dingy
• grimy
• unwashed
• greasy
• sullied
• mucky
• polluted
• besmirched
• smirched
• tainted
• blackened
• unsterilized
• discolored
• defiled
• unsterile
• germy

2

as in scraped

Related Words

• scraped
• scoured
• sanded
• sandblasted
• soapy
• coated
• sandpapered
• rubbed
• waxed
• rasped
• waxy
• glazed
• brushed
• burnished
• polished
• ground
• buffed
• shined
• slicked
• greased
• lubricated
• glossed
• oiled
• greasy
• slithery
• slick
• slippery
• slippy

Dissimilar Words

• rough
• uneven
• roughened
• scuffed
• coarsened

scrubbed

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verb

past tense of scrub

as in canceled

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 & Similar Words

• canceled
• abandoned
• scrapped
• aborted
• revoked
• repealed
• recalled
• rescinded
• dropped
• withdrew
• suspended
• called
• called off
• terminated
• halted
• reversed
• retracted
• ended
• interrupted
• invalidated
• cried off
• nullified
• voided
• annulled
• abrogated
• stopped
• discontinued
• took back
• rolled back
• recanted
• relinquished
• broke off
• wrote off
• held back
• countermanded
• surrendered
• gave up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kept
• continued
• engaged
• promised
• began
• started
• initiated
• commenced
• pledged
• undertook
• took up
• took on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scrubbed

Verb

Social media posts linking to the story have also been scrubbed from the internet. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Surfaces were scrubbed down, while dishes were washed and categorized into what Voraotsady had brought and what belonged to OK YAKI. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Adding to the ominous vibes is the news that nobody at Slough House is getting paid — and, moreover, all matters related to its operation appear to have been scrubbed from the Park database. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

But his name has now been scrubbed from Gillette Stadium's website. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

His stunning win in Brooklyn, however, was scrubbed from the record books, and the New York State Athletic Commission issued Garcia a one-year ban. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Countdown Considerations Launch-viewing logistics have to factor in the risk of the launch getting delayed or scrubbed for a variety of hard-to-predict reasons. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Prince Edward Island or other mussels, scrubbed, debearded, 1 cup dry white wine, 2 Tbsp. — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

It’s supposed to be scrubbed of personally identifiable markers, but how deep will that go? — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026