rub vigorously

Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words

to rub with energy and force

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Examples (10)

  • He rubbed his face vigorously with the towel.
  • The athlete rubbed his sore muscles vigorously with a liniment.
  • You need to rub the stain vigorously to remove it completely.
  • She was rubbing her hands vigorously to warm them up.
  • Don't rub your eyes vigorously; it can cause irritation.
  • The dog rubbed itself vigorously against the furniture to scratch an itch.
  • To get a good shine, you must rub the surface vigorously with a cloth.
  • After the massage, he felt much better because the therapist had rubbed his back vigorously.
  • He will rub the spice mix vigorously into the meat before cooking.
  • The children rubbed the dirt off their shoes vigorously before entering the house.