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rub
verb
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Definition of rub:

rub (verb):
to move along the surface of a body with pressure grate
to apply pressure and friction to (something) with a circular or backwards-and-forwards movement

Synonyms for rub:

exasperationcurseprobleminconvenienceworrynuisanceburdenrufflebotherheadache
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Antonyms for rub:

encouragepacifycalmplacatedirtycheerexhilaratedelightdullwaste
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