75 entries under rub topic. ×

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bray(verb, break, help, cover, beat)
15
grate(verb, cover, beat, hit, smooth)
14
pound(noun, verb, work, cover, beat)
12
file(verb, cover, smooth, crush, clean)
12
scrape(verb, cover, decline, touch, crush)
11
abrade(verb, cover, beat, decline, crush)
11
rasp(verb, cover, touch, hit, smooth)
10
harass(verb, trouble, oppress, malevolence)
10
smooth(verb, touch, smooth, clean, spread)
9
sharpen(verb, change, fix, correct, improve)
8
crumble(verb, break, cover, beat, decline)
7
polish(verb, change, fix, touch, smooth)
7
scratch(verb, study, give, work, determine)
6
chafe(verb, decline, smooth, diminish, decrease)
6
jar(verb, hit, fight, shock, irritate)
6
wear(verb, smooth, clean, spread, use)
5
annoy(verb, trouble, irritate, oppress)
5
graze(verb, decline, touch, diminish, decrease)
5
reduce(verb, cover, crush, smash)
5
sand(verb, smooth, irritate, scrape)
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