Washing

Synonyms of washing

• cleaning
• scrubbing
• laundering

Antonyms of washing

• dirtying
• soiling
• staining

Collocations of washing

washing machine

Frequency: 80 %

She put the dirty clothes in the washing machine.

washing clothes

Frequency: 75 %

She sorted the laundry before washing clothes in the machine.

washing dishes

Frequency: 70 %

I don't mind cooking, but I hate washing dishes afterwards.

washing hands

Frequency: 65 %

Remember to wash your hands before eating.

washing car

Frequency: 60 %

He spent the afternoon washing his car and making it shine.

Idiomatic Expressions for washing

• Phrase: whitewashing
  Meaning: to cover up or gloss over faults or wrongdoings, often by presenting a misleadingly positive image
  Usage: The company was accused of whitewashing its environmental record to attract investors.