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vacuum

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of vacuum

to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt

I vacuumedthe living room.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of vacuum

brush, comb, dry-clean, dust, launder, mop, muck (out), rinse, scour, scrub, shampoo, sponge, swab, sweep, wash, wipe

clean, cleanse, deterge, GI, turn out

decontaminate, purge, purify

disinfect, sanitize

brighten, deodorize, freshen, spruce (up), sweeten

pick up, straighten (up), tidy, unclutter

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of vacuum

defile, pollute, taint

blacken, discolor

besmirch, dirty, foul, soil, spot, stain, sully

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