assoil

/əˈsuːɛɪl/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or wipe away a stain, spot, or mark from something, especially by rubbing or washing

“She tried to assoil the stubborn stain on her new dress.”

2. verb

to remove or wipe away a stain of guilt or shame from something or someone

“The charitable work helped to assoil the community’s feelings of guilt for not doing enough to help.”

3. noun

a means of removing or wiping away a stain, spot, or mark from something

“The assoil was a soft cloth that gently wiped away the stain from her favorite sweater.”

Synonyms

  • clean
  • erase
  • remove
  • wipe

Antonyms

  • blemish
  • stain