lather
/lˈæðɝ/
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Definitions
Noun
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
Noun
agitation resulting from active worry; "don''t get in a stew"; "he''s in a sweat about exams"
Noun
a workman who puts up laths
Noun
the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
Verb
beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
Verb
form a lather; "The shaving cream lathered"
Verb
exude sweat or lather; "this unfit horse lathers easily"
Verb
rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
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More General Terms
agitation
beat
beat up
clean
cleanse
effervesce
fizz
foam
form bubbles
froth
sparkle
work over
working man
working person
workingman
workman