rub

/ɹˈʌb/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

1. move over something with pressure
   “rub my hands”
2. cause friction
   “my sweater scratches”
3. scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
   “Don't scratch your insect bites!”

noun

1. an unforeseen obstacle
2. the act of rubbing or wiping
   “he gave the hood a quick rub”

Synonyms for rub

• fray
• fret
• chafe
• scratch
• itch
• hang-up
• hitch
• snag
• wipe

Words that rhyme with rub

• club
• stub
• scrub
• snub
• cub
• dub
• grub
• nub
• sub
• tub
• hub
• drub
• nightclub
• pub
• shrub
• washtub
• bub
• bubb
• chubb
• clubb
• grubb
• homeclub
• jubb
• sportsclub
• strub
• strubbe
• stubbe
• tubb