Synonyms of lubricating

lubricating

verb

present participle of lubricate

as in greasing

to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction

used a petroleum based machine oil to lubricate the gears

Synonyms & Similar Words

• greasing
• oiling
• wetting
• washing
• waxing
• slicking
• soaking
• bathing
• watering
• drenching
• dousing
• dowsing
• sousing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roughing
• drying
• roughening
• dehydrating
• searing
• coarsening
• parching