Brim and Clean

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Brim verb - To put into (something) as much as can be held or contained.

Usage example: he brimmed the glass with milk, and now I'm sure to spill it

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Clean is an antonym for brim.

Nearby Words: brimful, brimmer

Clean verb - To remove the dirt from.

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Brim is an antonym for clean.

Nearby Words: clear, cleaned, cleanup, clearing, cleanly

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