wash off
Remove by rinsing
Wash off means to remove something from a surface using water, soap, or another cleaning agent.
Dirt, makeup, or stains wash off when they come away with rinsing or scrubbing: The mud should wash off easily.
The phrase works both transitively (wash the paint off your hands) and intransitively (Don't worry, it washes off).
Things that wash off are typically temporary or not deeply embedded.
Wash without scrubbing
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- waterClear essential liquid
- latherFoamy soap bubbles
sponge · shower · faucet · suds · bubbles · spray · wipe · loofah
Clean by rubbing hard
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- dislodgeForce from position
- scourClean by hard rubbing
- stripNarrow elongated piece
wipe · soak · degrease · exfoliate · abrade · peel · erode · brush
Liquid scattering on impact
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- freshenTo restore liveliness
- coolCalm or fashionable
spritz · mist · douse · revitalize · awaken · tingle · brisk · rinse
rinse
Wash without scrubbing
lather · sponge · shower · faucet · suds · bubbles · spray · wipe · loofah · detergent
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
strip · wipe · soak · degrease · exfoliate · abrade · peel · erode · brush · abrasive
splash
Liquid scattering on impact
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- freshenTo restore liveliness
cool · spritz · mist · douse · revitalize · awaken · tingle · brisk · rinse · energize
sanctify
Make officially holy
redeem · atonement · consecrate · sacred · spiritual · baptize · ritual · holy · blessed · sin