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LATHER

Definition:

1. [noun] the froth produced by soaps or detergents
   Synonyms: soapsuds, suds
   
   
2. [noun] agitation resulting from active worry; "don't get in a stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams"
   Synonyms: fret, stew, sweat, swither
   
   
3. [noun] a workman who puts up laths
   
   
4. [noun] the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
   
   
5. [verb] cover with soap; "lather your body when you shower"
   
   
6. [verb] beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
   Synonyms: flog, welt, whip, lash, slash, strap, trounce
   
   
7. [verb] form a lather; "The shaving cream lathered"
   
   
8. [verb] rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
   Synonyms: soap
   
   

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Related Words:

• flagellate, scourge
• horsewhip
• switch
• cowhide
• cat
• birch
• shaving cream, shaving soap

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