Synonyms for

Wiping

Verb / ˈwaɪpɪŋ / Another word for wiping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to clean or dry by rubbing with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand

Synonyms & similar words

passover wipe cleaning rubbing drying mopping sponging swabbing scrubbing polishing buffing smearing sweeping dusting waxing erasing effacing expunging deleting blotting absorbing soaking

Synonyms by register

Formal

cleansing purifying sterilizing

Informal

mopping dabbing scrubbing

Literary

effacing blotting

Antonyms

soiling smearing staining dirtying fouling

Common collocations

  • wiping down
  • wiping away
  • wiping off
  • wiping the slate clean
  • wiping a tear
  • wiping a surface
  • wiping the sweat

Word family

noun wipe
verb wipe
adjective wiped

Usage note

The verb 'wipe' can be used literally to remove something from a surface or figuratively, as in 'wiping the slate clean'. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. She was wiping her tears with a tissue.
  2. He wiped his hands on his pants after eating the messy sandwich.
  3. She wiped the counter with a sponge.
  4. He wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel.
  5. She wiped the mud off her shoes before entering the house.

Quotes

  • Tears are nature's lotion for the eyes. The eyes see better for being washed by them. - Christian Nestell Bovee
  • A smile is the universal welcome. - Max Eastman
  • You can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone. - Ronald Reagan

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