Synonyms of brush

brush 1 of 3

noun

as in encounter

a brief clash between enemies or rivals

the two advance parties had a brush, but no one was wounded

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encounter
• skirmish
• fight
• scrape
• run-in
• argument
• quarrel
• spat
• brawl
• battle
• hassle
• row
• tiff
• squabble
• wrangle
• fray

brush

2 of 3

verb (1)

as in to flow

to move or proceed smoothly and readily

a pop star brushing past a crowd of autograph seekers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flow
• glide
• drift
• sweep
• slide
• sail
• slip
• stream
• coast
• breeze
• roll
• race
• fly
• cruise
• speed
• bowl
• skim
• whisk
• rush

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• struggle
• limp
• flounder
• stumble
• stamp
• lumber
• shuffle
• trudge
• plod
• stump
• tramp
• stomp
• labor
• toil
• shamble

brush

3 of 3

verb (2)

as in to kiss

to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing

spiderwebs brushed her cheek as she walked through the basement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kiss
• shave
• touch
• skim
• nudge
• graze
• stroke
• caress
• pat
• scrape
• sweep
• bump
• miss
• contact
• swipe
• skip
• strike
• pet
• love
• cuddle
• rebound
• glance
• bounce
• sideswipe
• fondle
• ricochet
• skirt
• carom

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hit
• knock
• bump
• slap
• impact
• punch
• smack
• swipe
• smash
• bang
• clash
• slam
• ram
• collide
• whack
• impinge
• bash
• crash
• thud
• thwack

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of brush

Noun

That and all those positive reviews makes this brush an excellent candidate to replace your old one. —Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024

Use a fluffy brush to dust the powder along the undereyes, T-zone, and other oily areas. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024

Verb

Generously brush tops and edges of sandwiches with all of butter mixture. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024

Then brush the outside of the bird with oil or butter before seasoning as desired. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024

Phrases Containing brush

• brush (aside or off)