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Sense: Noun: substance for washing

Synonyms:

detergent, cleanser, cleaner , shampoo, cleaning agent, dishwasher powder, bar soap, cake soap, liquid soap, soapsuds, hand soap, suds, soap bubbles, handwash, dish soap (US), dishwashing liquid (US), dishwashing soap (US), washing-up liquid (UK), liquitabs, tide pods (US), liquid detergent

Sense: Noun: drama serial - UK, informal

Synonyms:

soap opera, drama , series , melodrama, drama series, kitchen sink drama (UK, historical), telenovela, serial, domestic drama, TV drama, TV series, radio drama

Sense: Verb: lather

Synonyms:

lather, soap up, work sth up to a lather, foam , wash , cleanse, clean , put soap on, shampoo

Sense: Verb: flatter - followed by 'up'

Synonyms:

flatter , butter up (informal), soft-soap (informal), sweet-talk, cajole, massage sb's ego

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