Drudge and Scratch

Drudge

Drudge verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.
Usage example: factory workers who must drudge all day at repetitive tasks

Scratch and drudge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scratch" instead a verb "Drudge".

Nearby Words: drudgery, drudging

Scratch

Scratch verb - To damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface.

Drudge and scratch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Drudge" instead a verb "Scratch".

Nearby Words: scratched, scratchy, scratching

Mutual synonyms

How words are described

minor minor drudge minor scratch
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