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Definitions

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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Though their obsessions with moisturizers and eyebrow grooming seem pretty girlie to someone of my generation, looksmaxxing is rooted in objectification.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Help with eating, grooming and other daily activities requires hands-on care — and that’s expensive.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

"It's normal grooming behaviour to pick and pull and bite a bit," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

I once told him he had some food on them, and he turned, embarrassed, and began a grooming session that took so long I fell asleep.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz