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Synonyms and Antonyms for "Mop"

This document contains information about the word "mop" including its definition as a verb meaning to wash or clean, a list of its synonyms and near synonyms like brush, wipe, and scrub, and antonyms like dirty and soil. It provides the etymology of the word tracing its first known use back to the 15th century. It also includes options to learn more about mop, share it on social media, see a dictionary definition, and view other related words.

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Synonyms and Antonyms for "Mop"

This document contains information about the word "mop" including its definition as a verb meaning to wash or clean, a list of its synonyms and near synonyms like brush, wipe, and scrub, and antonyms like dirty and soil. It provides the etymology of the word tracing its first known use back to the 15th century. It also includes options to learn more about mop, share it on social media, see a dictionary definition, and view other related words.

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Synonyms & Antonyms of mop


as in wash, brush
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for mop
 brush, 
 comb, 
 dry-clean, 
 dust, 
 launder, 
 muck (out), 
 rinse, 
 scour, 
 scrub, 
 shampoo, 
 sponge, 
 swab, 
 sweep, 
 vacuum, 
 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 & Near Antonyms for mop
 begrime, 
 muddy
 defile, 
 pollute, 
 taint
 blacken, 
 discolor
 besmirch, 
 dirty, 
 foul, 
 soil, 
 spot, 
 stain, 
 sully
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The first known use of mop was in the 15th century
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Thesaurus Entries near mop
mooted
mooting
moots
mop
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moped
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster,
https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 12 Mar. 2021.
Style: MLA

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