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degrease Synonyms

Another word for degrease

Choosing another word for degrease depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To remove grease, oil, or grime from a surface or object, typically using a chemical solvent or detergent.

Usage Example

"The mechanic used a specialized solvent to cleanse the engine components before reassembly."

Strong
cleanse
Weak
scour
clean

• verb (Context 2)

To skim or remove rendered fat from a broth, sauce, or pan of drippings.

Usage Example

"Allow the stock to chill overnight so you can easily defat the surface before making the soup."

Strongest
defat
Strong
skim

Opposites of degrease

The opposite of degrease shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

grease
oil
lubricate
See all opposites of degrease

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Degrease. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/degrease
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