Mend and Rub out

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Mend verb - To put into good shape or working order again.

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Rub out is an antonym for mend.

Nearby Words: mended, mending, mender

Rub out verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.

Usage example: aerial bombs rubbed out the oil refinery

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Mend is an antonym for rub out.

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