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rub
noun as in stroke; wearing away
noun as in difficulty, problem
verb as in stroke; abrade
Example Sentences
He was a regular presence on the social scene, rubbing shoulders with Bollywood stars and India's elite.
He played alongside other greats of that area including Bobby Jones and his golfing status saw him rub shoulders with Hollywood icons including Charlie Chaplin.
He said that some of the jabs Republican lawmakers dished out on social media also “may rub some people the wrong way.”
There is much rubbing of ash between fingers and squinting to gauge the color.
It’s the sound of Vladimir Putin rubbing his hands with glee as America does his bidding in Europe.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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