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scour

verb

/ˈskaʊər/

Meaning

to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly

She scoured the kitchen until it shone.

scour the globe

scrub, clean, polish, search

ignore, neglect, overlook

scour the area, scour the market, scour the internet, scour the kitchen

To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.

to obtain or gain possession of something

To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

to design or make arrangements for something in advance

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.