Burnish and Rough

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

Usage example: burnished the floor of the ballroom to a soft luster

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Rough is an antonym for burnish.

Nearby Words: burnished, burnishing, burnisher

Rough verb - Prepare in preliminary or sketchy form.

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Burnish is an antonym for rough.

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