Synonyms for wash out

Synonyms for (verb) wash out

Synonyms: wash out

Definition: lose color in the process of being washed

Usage: The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine

Similar words: discolor

Definition: lose color or turn colorless

Usage: The painting discolored


Synonyms: wash out

Definition: drain off the color in the course of laundering

Usage: The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse

Similar words: discolor

Definition: cause to lose or change color

Usage: The detergent discolored my shirts


Synonyms: wash out

Definition: deplete of strength or vitality

Usage: The illness washed her out

Similar words: weaken

Definition: lessen the strength of

Usage: The fever weakened his body


Synonyms: wash, wash away, wash off, wash out

Definition: remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent

Usage: he washed the dirt from his coat; The nurse washed away the blood; Can you wash away the spots on the windows?; he managed to wash out the stains

Similar words: remove, withdraw, take, take away

Definition: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

Usage: remove a threat; remove a wrapper; Remove the dirty dishes from the table; take the gun from your pocket; This machine withdraws heat from the environment


Synonyms: wash out

Definition: wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt

Usage: Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink

Similar words: launder, wash

Definition: cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water

Usage: Wash the towels, please!


Synonyms: wash out

Definition: wear or destroy by the force of water

Usage: The hail storms had washed out the bridges

Similar words: ruin, destroy

Definition: destroy completely; damage irreparably

Usage: You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!; The tears ruined her make-up


Synonyms: rain out, wash out

Definition: prevent or interrupt due to rain

Usage: The storm had washed out the game

Similar words: prevent, keep

Definition: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

Usage: We must prevent the cancer from spreading; His snoring kept me from falling asleep; Keep the child from eating the marbles


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