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rub

verb

/rʌb/

Meaning

to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement

She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.

massage, scrub, polish, stroke

caress, gentle touch, pat

rub gently, rub together, rub against, rub out, rub down

To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.

to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords

to continue with a course of action; to move forward

To fail to care for or give proper attention to something or someone.