Synonyms of scrubbing

scrubbing

verb

present participle of scrub

as in scrapping

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

• scrapping
• abandoning
• canceling
• revoking
• aborting
• repealing
• recalling
• rescinding
• dropping
• calling
• reversing
• withdrawing
• calling off
• suspending
• terminating
• halting
• retracting
• ending
• interrupting
• crying off
• invalidating
• stopping
• nullifying
• voiding
• annulling
• abrogating
• writing off
• taking back
• discontinuing
• rolling back
• relinquishing
• recanting
• breaking off
• holding back
• countermanding
• surrendering
• giving up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuing
• keeping
• engaging
• starting
• beginning
• promising
• commencing
• initiating
• undertaking
• pledging
• taking up
• taking on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scrubbing

The stench, a byproduct of papermaking, eased years ago with the installation of air-scrubbing equipment and went away completely in September when International Paper closed the mill after 90 years of operation. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

During hot summer weather, experts recommend rinsing and refreshing bird bath water1 once a day and scrubbing baths clean every few days. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026

What Not To Use Abrasive Sponges Avoid scrubbing the microwave’s interior with rough materials like steel wool or abrasive sponges. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 July 2026

Johns filed a report about the floor-scrubbing video with the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 24 July 2026

SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites into low orbit on Tuesday after scrubbing the mission before takeoff on Monday. — Lora Kolodny,samantha Subin, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Start by scrubbing the area with a baking soda and water paste, rinse, and then spray with hydrogen peroxide and leave for 10 to 20 minutes. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

Rather than tackling hardened residue with every scrubbing tool in your arsenal, most upkeep becomes a quick spray-and-leave step from a standing position. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026