Deterge
Deterge verb - To remove the dirt from.
Usage example: deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
Straighten and deterge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Straighten" instead a verb "Deterge".
Straighten
Straighten verb - To cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls.
Deterge and straighten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deterge" instead a verb "Straighten".
Nearby Words: straight, straightening
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