12
blanket bath(expression, procedure, wash, washing, bathing)
6
bath(noun, verb, procedure, wash, soak)
6
sponge(noun, verb, procedure, wash, washing)
4
ablution(noun, procedure, wash, washing, bathing)
4
wash(noun, verb, procedure, washing, bathing)
3
bathe(noun, verb, procedure, wash, washing)
3
bathing(noun, procedure, wash, washing)
3
sponge-down(noun, procedure, wash, washing, bathing)
3
sponge-off(noun, procedure, wash, washing, bathing)
3
washing(noun, procedure, wash, bathing)
2
sponge down(expression, procedure, wash, washing, bathing)
2
sponge off(expression, procedure, wash, washing, bathing)
1
tub(noun, verb, procedure, wash, washing)
1
ablutions(noun, procedure, wash, washing, bathing)
1
cleaning(noun, procedure, wash, washing, bathing)
1
cleansing(noun, procedure, wash, washing, bathing)
1
shower alternative(expression, procedure, wash, washing, bathing)
0
immersion
-1
shower
-1
douche
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