grooming
Brushing and tidying
Grooming is the care of appearance—brushing hair, trimming nails, cleaning fur.
Animals groom themselves and each other; humans groom for job interviews and dates.
A well-groomed person looks neat and put-together.
Extended, grooming means preparing someone for a role: He's being groomed for partner.
More darkly, grooming describes how predators cultivate trust with potential victims, especially children, before abuse: The coach's grooming went undetected for years.
Sweeping motion with bristles
- combingArranging strands with teeth
- washingCleaning with liquid
- bathingImmersion for cleanliness
- shampooingCleansing hair with soap
styling · trimming · nail clipping · flossing · shaving · skincare · haircare · cleanliness
Sweeping motion with bristles
- bathingImmersion for cleanliness
- nail trimmingCutting back fingertips' edges
- desheddingExtracting loose animal hair
- detanglingRemoving knots from fibers
flea treatment · ear cleaning · pet shampoo · undercoat · shedding · matting · breed standard · dematting
Adding Indian spices
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
- braidingInterlacing three strands
- clippingPiece cut out
- body brushBristled washing implement
Organism that consumes others
- predatoryExploiting the vulnerable
- child safetyGuarding minors from harm
- exploitationSelfish use of others
- targetingSelecting as objective
online predator · luring · befriending · trust-building · desensitization · isolation · secrecy · coercion
Smooth, refined, accomplished
- put-togetherAppearing organized and competent
- presentableFit to be seen
- neatOrderly, or undiluted
- tidyFree from clutter
dapper · sharp · immaculate · refined · sleek · manicured · first impression · dress code
Following in order
- candidatePerson seeking selection
- protégéPerson guided by expert
- preparationArranging things in advance
- mentoringAdvising someone less experienced
development · fast-track · talent management · career advancement · executive training · heir apparent · understudy
brushing
Sweeping motion with bristles
shampooing · styling · trimming · nail clipping · flossing · shaving · skincare · haircare · cleanliness · tidying
brushing
Sweeping motion with bristles
- bathingImmersion for cleanliness
- nail trimmingCutting back fingertips' edges
- desheddingExtracting loose animal hair
detangling · flea treatment · ear cleaning · pet shampoo · undercoat · shedding · matting · breed standard · dematting · blow drying
currying
Adding Indian spices
body brush · curry comb · plaiting · turnout
predator
Organism that consumes others
- predatoryExploiting the vulnerable
- child safetyGuarding minors from harm
- exploitationSelfish use of others
online predator · targeting · luring · befriending · trust-building · desensitization · isolation · secrecy · coercion · vulnerability
polished
Smooth, refined, accomplished
- put-togetherAppearing organized and competent
- presentableFit to be seen
- neatOrderly, or undiluted
tidy · dapper · sharp · immaculate · refined · sleek · manicured · first impression · dress code · attention to detail
succession
Following in order
- candidatePerson seeking selection
- protégéPerson guided by expert
- preparationArranging things in advance
mentoring · development · fast-track · talent management · career advancement · executive training · heir apparent · understudy
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, sanitizer
- carechild care, elder care, health care, home care, medical care
- groomingbrushing teeth, clean shave, bathe, haircut, flossing
- animal behavioranimal behavior, instincts, learned behavior, conditioning, social behavior
- animal carepet care, pet ownership, animal health, pet wellness, veterinary care
groomingneglect
Failure to provide care
negligence · slovenliness · uncleanliness · dishevelment · unkemptness
groomingdishevelment
Disordered, messy appearance
unkemptness · messiness · scruffiness · shagginess · raggedness
groomingneglecting
Failing to attend to
abandoning · sabotaging · hindering · obstructing · discouraging
- dog groomingMaintaining a canine's appearance
- pet groomingMaintaining animal hygiene
- personal groomingMaintaining one's appearance
- grooming standardsRules governing personal appearance
- cat groomingTending a feline's appearance
- grooming kitPersonal hygiene tool collection