Scuff and Wax

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

Usage example: scuffed up her shoes by rubbing her feet under the rung of the chair

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Wax is an antonym for scuff.

Wax verb - To coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction.

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Scuff is an antonym for wax.

Nearby Words: waxed, waxy, waxing, waxen, waxwork

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