Synonyms for scour

Synonyms for (noun) scour

Synonyms: scour

Definition: a place that is scoured (especially by running water)

Similar words: topographic point, spot, place

Definition: a point located with respect to surface features of some region

Usage: this is a nice place for a picnic; a bright spot on a planet


Synonyms for (verb) scour

Synonyms: scour, flush, purge

Definition: rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid

Usage: flush the wound with antibiotics; purge the old gas tank

Similar words: rinse, rinse off

Definition: wash off soap or remaining dirt


Synonyms: scour, scrub

Definition: clean with hard rubbing

Usage: She scrubbed his back

Similar words: rub

Definition: move over something with pressure

Usage: rub my hands; rub oil into her skin


Synonyms: scour, abrade

Definition: rub hard or scrub

Usage: scour the counter tops

Similar words: rub

Definition: move over something with pressure

Usage: rub my hands; rub oil into her skin


Synonyms: scour

Definition: examine minutely

Usage: The police scoured the country for the fugitive

Similar words: look for, search, seek

Definition: try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

Usage: The police are searching for clues; They are searching for the missing man in the entire county


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