Gloss and Whet

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

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Whet is an antonym for gloss.

Nearby Words: glossy, glossed, glossiness, glossing

Whet verb - To make sharp or sharper.

Usage example: whetted the knife with the grindstone

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Gloss is an antonym for whet.

Nearby Words: whetted, whetting

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