scouring vs cleansing
cleansing vs scouringscouring and cleansing both are nouns.
scouring is not an adjective while cleansing is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| scouring | Yes | No | No | No |
| cleansing | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
cleansing is a hypernym of
scouring; that is, cleansing is a
word with a broader meaning than scouring:
- scouring: the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
- cleansing: the act of making something clean
| scouring (noun) | cleansing (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water | the act of making something clean |
| moving over territory to search for something |
| scouring (adjective) | cleansing (adjective) |
|---|---|
| acting like an antiseptic | |
| cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands |
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