Burnish and Edge

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Burnish verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.

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Edge is an antonym for burnish.

Nearby Words: burnished, burnishing, burnisher

Edge verb - To make sharp or sharper.

Usage example: if you edge the tip of that stick, it should be a fine skewer for roasting marshmallows

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Burnish is an antonym for edge.

Nearby Words: edgy, edged, edging

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Edge and Burnish. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/burnish/edge

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