Synonyms of smoothen

smoothen

verb

1

as in to smooth

to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps

smoothen the wood for the table thoroughly, or the legs will be uneven

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smooth
• flatten
• shave
• plane
• rake
• trim
• even
• lay
• level
• pare
• spread
• prune
• crop
• clip
• surface
• comb
• press
• card

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rough
• roughen
• wrinkle
• bend
• coarsen
• kink
• dent
• pit
• rumple

2

as in to polish

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure

smoothen the edges of the two parts before trying to join them together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smooth
• polish
• rub
• shine
• scrub
• scrape
• coat
• burnish
• grind
• gloss
• buff
• furbish
• dress
• finish
• sand
• sleek
• slick
• brighten
• face
• bob
• glaze
• file
• varnish
• scour
• bone
• japan
• lacquer
• veneer
• sandblast
• sandpaper
• lap
• rasp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rough (up)
• roughen
• ruffle
• scuff (up)