Synonyms of rub down

Noun

1. rubdown, massage

usage: the act of rubbing down, usually for relaxation or medicinal purposes

Verb

1. abrade, corrade, abrase, rub down, rub off, wear away, wear off

usage: wear away

2. massage, rub down, knead, manipulate

usage: manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes; "She rubbed down her child with a sponge"