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• repealed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• rescinded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

Previously, Ars reported on a controversial dataset that was later scrubbed after researchers found CSAM in the training data, but there’s no indication xAI trained on that data. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

Chang’e 7 was supposed to launch onboard a Long March 5 rocket on August 24, but the launch was scrubbed on Sunday evening, China’s Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said in a statement. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026

Instead, Google intends to use real-world data scrubbed of identifying markers to help its AI agents perform better. — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Maas scrubbed her Instagram of all previous posts for the big reveal, and digital billboards in Los Angeles, Denver and New York City also broadcast the book news. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

In the weeks leading up to Tuesday’s election, online news articles about Carbonara and his ties to a controversial data center in Michigan were hit by bogus copyright claims that got dozens of stories scrubbed from the internet. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

The President’s name was removed from the facade that month, and scrubbed from the center’s letterhead, website, and other official branding. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

MiniMax denies the allegations in its defense, but the superhero videos have been quietly scrubbed from its YouTube account. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

While it was eventually scrubbed from TikTok, the 15-minute stream saw Hilton holding a knife while naked and bloody with visible cuts on his body. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026