rub gently

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to rub with a soft, careful motion

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Examples (10)

  • He gently rubbed his swollen nose.
  • She rubbed the ointment gently into the child's skin.
  • The mother gently rubbed her baby's back to help him sleep.
  • You should rub the delicate fabric gently to avoid damaging it.
  • He gently rubbed his tired eyes after a long day of work.
  • The vet told me to rub the medicine gently onto the cat's ear.
  • She gently rubbed her temples to relieve the headache.
  • Please rub the surface gently with a soft cloth.
  • The athlete gently rubbed his sore muscles after the race.
  • I gently rubbed the stain with a bit of soapy water.