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What is another word for Washed? – 149 Washed Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    cleaned rinsed laundered purified sanitized sterilized disinfected scrubbed soaked steeped immersed drenched splashed sprayed bathed showered dipped wiped mopped swept hosed drained flushed irrigated cleansed refreshed renewed restored revitalized rejuvenated purified refined clarified filtered strained sieved washed out washed up washed away

    Meaning of Washed

    The primary meaning of the word "washed" is to have been cleaned or purified with water or another liquid.

    Definitions

    • Past tense and past participle of wash, meaning to clean or purify something or someone with water or another liquid
    • To have been cleaned or purified, often in a specific or ritual manner
    • To have been affected or influenced by a particular experience or event, often in a profound or transformative way

    Etymology of Washed

    The word "washed" originates from the Old English word "wæscan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "wash"
    The Old English word "wæscan" is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "waskiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "waschen"
    The word "washed" has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially to describe the act of cleaning or purifying with water, and later to describe a range of related concepts, including ritual purification and spiritual cleansing

    Example Uses

    • The clothes had been washed and were hanging on the line to dry
    • Her hands were washed and sanitized before the surgery
    • The car had been washed and waxed, and looked like new
    • The experience had washed over her, leaving her feeling renewed and revitalized

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    dirty filthy soiled stained tainted polluted contaminated fouled sullied besmirched begrimed unwashed unclean impure defiled desecrated corrupted infected infested polluted sullied tainted

    Related Nouns

    cleaning wash laundry purification sanitation sterilization disinfection scrubbing soaking steeping immersion bath shower dip wipe mop sweep hose drain flush irrigation cleansing refreshment renewal restoration revitalization rejuvenation

    Related Verbs

    clean rinse launder purify sanitize sterilize disinfect scrub soak steep immerse dip wipe mop sweep hose drain flush irrigate cleanse refresh renew restore revitalize rejuvenate

    Related Adjectives

    clean pure sanitized sterile disinfected spotless immaculate pristine fresh refreshed renewed restored revitalized rejuvenated washed out washed up washed away dirty filthy soiled stained tainted polluted contaminated fouled sullied besmirched begrimed unwashed unclean impure defiled desecrated corrupted infected infested