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Definition/Meaning

(verb)

to clean or launder clothing through the use of chemicals instead of water;

e.g. She determined that they would have to dry-clean their coats for the upcoming winter.

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Similar Words

Brighten

Brush

Clean

Cleanse

Comb

Decontaminate

Deodorize

Disinfect

Dust

Freshen

Launder

Purge

Purify

Rinse

Sanitize

Scour

Scrub

Shampoo

Sponge

Sweep

Sweeten

Tidy

Unclutter

Vacuum

Wash

Wipe

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Opposite Words

Befoul

Begrime

Bemire

Besmirch

Blacken

Colly

Crock

Daub

Defile

Dirty

Discolor

Draggle

Foul

Grime

Mire

Muck

Muddy

Pollute

Smirch

Smudge

Soil

Spot

Stain

Sully

Taint

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Related Words

Clean

Cleanse

Turnout

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