rub-off
Effect that spreads
Rub-off describes something that transfers from one surface to another through contact, like ink or dye that comes off on your hands: The newspaper left rub-off on my fingers.
Figuratively, qualities or behaviors that spread from person to person: Her enthusiasm had a rub-off effect on the whole team.
As a noun, it's the transferred substance itself or the phenomenon of transfer.
Guidance from experienced person
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- effectResult of a cause
- osmosisSolvent crossing semipermeable barrier
contagion · impression · modeling · emulation · imitation · exposure · proximity · association
mentorship
Guidance from experienced person
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- effectResult of a cause
osmosis · contagion · impression · modeling · emulation · imitation · exposure · proximity · association · transference
abrasion
Shallow surface wound
scratching · fretting · buffing · sanding · scouring · smudging · smearing · erosion · fading · peeling
decal
Adhesive decorative image
applique · vinyl · graphic · label · motif · insignia · emblem · stick-on · cling · film
- Color Transfercolor bleeding, color run, crocking