Drop and Scrub

Drop

Drop verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).
Usage example: drop that plan in favor of another

Scrub is a synonym for drop in abandon topic. In some cases you can use "Scrub" instead a verb "Drop".

Nearby Words: dropped, dropping, droplet, dropout, dropper

Scrub

Scrub verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).
Usage example: the outdoor art project was scrubbed when the organizers found out they needed permission from city hall

Drop is a synonym for scrub in cancel topic. You can use "Drop" instead a verb "Scrub", if it concerns topics such as abolish.

Nearby Words: scrubby, scrubland

How words are described

good good drop good scrub
giant giant drop giant scrub

Common collocations

weapons drop weapons scrub weapons
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