7
massage(verb, stroke, rub, knead)
5
knead(verb, rub)
3
abrade
3
abrase
3
groom(verb, smooth, clean, ready, tidy)
2
caress(verb, stroke, pat, rub, massage)
2
corrade
2
rub(verb, smooth, dry, empty, pat)
2
rub off
2
shine(verb, smooth, whorled, groom, ironing)
2
stroke(verb, pat, rub, massage, knead)
2
water
1
Polish
1
attenuate
1
bed
1
bed down
1
bone up(verb, sound, say, pronunciation)
1
bray
1
break
1
bridle
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