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grooming

NOUN
reprimand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admonition censure rebuke
STRONG
admonishment blame castigation chiding lecture ragging rap reprehension reproof scolding tongue-lashing
WEAK
bawling-out calling down dressing-down hard time piece of one's mind slap on wrist talking-to telling-off what for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
compliment praise
STRONG
commendation
WEAK
forgiveness reward
NOUN
toilet
Synonyms
STRONG
ablutions attire dressing makeup toilette
WEAK
getting ready tidy-up wash-up

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, politicians from across Dudley Council's political divides are calling a special meeting of the authority to debate the media reports of child grooming.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

An allegation that he pursued a "course of conduct akin to grooming" was not proved.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Soon after Citi Holdings was unwound in 2016, Mason said, Corbat, by then the bank’s CEO, was grooming him to take over as chief financial officer, which he did in 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Management also plans to increase vet, grooming and training offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Teeth squeals, hunching back on his haunches and grooming his paws.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz