Scrub — synonyms, definition

1. scrub (a)

broad diminutive dumpy dwarfed little poor puny splay squat stocky unimportant

2. scrub (Noun)

brake brush bush bushes chaparral corpse cull cur dwarf mongrel scouring scrubbing thicket underbrush

scrub (Noun) — Dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes.

scrub (Noun) — The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water.

botany cleaning cleansing cleanup flora vegetation mopping swabbing

3. scrub (Verb)

brush call off cancel clean cleanse clear disinfect dust froth lather launder mob mop polish purge purify refine rub scour scratch • • •

scrub (Verb) — Clean with hard rubbing. ex. "She scrubbed his back"

scrub (Verb) — Wash thoroughly. ex. "surgeons must scrub prior to an operation"

scrub (Verb) — Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled. ex. "we had to scrub our vacation plans"

lave rub wash holystone

4. scrub (Adjective)

scrub (Adjective) — (of domestic animals) not selectively bred.