English dictionary

lather

/'l/&//D//@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the froth produced by soaps or detergents

noun.object

Synonyms soapsuds suds

Source: WordNet 3.0
agitation resulting from active worry

noun.state

Synonyms fret stew sweat swither

Source: WordNet 3.0
a workman who puts up laths

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)

noun.object

Source: WordNet 3.0
Foam or froth made by soap moistened with water.

noun

Source: webster1913

beat severely with a whip or rod

verb.contact

Synonyms flog lash slash strap trounce welt whip

Source: WordNet 3.0
form a lather

verb.change

Examples
The shaving cream lathered.

Source: WordNet 3.0
exude sweat or lather

verb.body

Examples
This unfit horse lathers easily.

Source: WordNet 3.0
rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning

verb.body

Synonyms soap

Source: WordNet 3.0
To spread over with lather; as, to <i>lather</i> the face.

verb

Source: webster1913
To form lather, or a froth like lather; to accumulate foam from profuse sweating, as a horse.

verb

Source: webster1913
To beat severely with a thong, strap, or the like; to flog.

verb

Source: webster1913