rub in
Apply by massaging
To rub in is to apply something by rubbing—rub in the lotion until it's absorbed—but the phrase more often means to emphasize something unpleasant, forcing someone to dwell on a failure or embarrassment: I know I was wrong; you don't have to rub it in.
The image is of working salt into a wound.
Cause to recall
- emphasizeStress the importance of
- gloatRelish superiority smugly
- highlightMost notable part
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
point out · drive home · hammer home · needle · twist the knife · mock · tease · torment
Liquid skin moisturizer
- creamRich milk fat
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- balmHealing topical preparation
- salveTopical healing preparation
moisturizer · sunscreen · liniment · oil · gel · antiseptic · emollient · medication
Work with hands
- workEffort toward a goal
- pressApply force downward
- manipulateControl through clever influence
- circular motionTravel along curved path
deep tissue · therapeutic · muscles · tension · relaxation · aromatherapy · essential oils · warm
remind
Cause to recall
stress · point out · drive home · hammer home · needle · twist the knife · mock · tease · torment · humiliate
lotion
Liquid skin moisturizer
salve · moisturizer · sunscreen · liniment · oil · gel · antiseptic · emollient · medication · massage
knead
Work with hands
- workEffort toward a goal
- pressApply force downward
- manipulateControl through clever influence
circular motion · deep tissue · therapeutic · muscles · tension · relaxation · aromatherapy · essential oils · warm · soothe
rub inlet go
Cease holding something
drop it · let slide · overlook · forget about · brush aside
rub inconsole
Comfort in distress
comfort · let off the hook · reassure · soothe · show mercy
rub, in, scrub, rubber, rubbing, rubbed, rubs, scrubbing, scrubbed