take a bath

VERB

lave

Synonyms

STRONG

bath bathe bubble cleanse dip douse drench float hose imbue immerse lap launder moisten rinse scour scrub shampoo shine shower slosh soak soap sponge starch swab wet wipe

WEAK

brush up clean up do the dishes do the laundry fresh up freshen up take a shower tub wash up

Antonyms

STRONG

dehydrate dirty dry ignore

VERB

wash

Synonyms

STRONGEST

douse drench float hose moisten rinse scrub shower soak wash up wet wipe

STRONG

bath bubble cleanse dip imbue immerse lap launder lave scour shampoo shine slosh soap sponge starch swab tub

WEAK

brush up clean up do the dishes do the laundry fresh up freshen up take a shower

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dehydrate dry

STRONG

dirty ignore

Example Sentences

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They won’t take a bath for six months.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Ash pointed out that “gold often falls when equities take a bath to cover losing positions on a trading book.”

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

When she reported this to staff at Birmingham Women and Children's Hospital, she was told to take a bath.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2023

He was getting ready to take a bath when authorities arrived.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2022

“Hooey! Lobster boy! That where you take a bath, that dirty old creek?!”

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick