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wipe vs scuff

scuff vs wipe

wipe and scuff both are nouns.

wipe and scuff both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wipe Yes No Yes No
scuff Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scuff is a hyponym of wipe; that is, scuff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wipe:
  • wipe: the act of rubbing or wiping
  • scuff: the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)
wipe (noun) scuff (noun)
the act of rubbing or wiping the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)
a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
wipe (verb) scuff (verb)
rub with a circular motion poke at with the foot or toe
mar by scuffing
get or become scuffed
walk without lifting the feet
Difference between wipe and scuff

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