scrub synonyms

scrub

modif.

  1. Inferior

    second-rate, unimportant, mediocre; see poor 2.

  2. Dwarf

    stunted, puny, diminutive; see little 1.

scrub*

n.

runt, mongrel, cur, cull, dwarf, an undesirable, inferior example; see also runt 1.

scrub

v.

rub, cleanse, scour; see clean, wash 1, 2.

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