lather Synonyms
Another word for lather
• noun (Context 1)
A frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap, detergent, or shampoo when mixed with water.
"Work the shampoo into a rich foam before rinsing your hair thoroughly with warm water."
• verb (Context 2)
To cover or rub a surface or the body with a frothy mass of soap bubbles, or to form such a foam when mixed with water.
"The barber lathered the customer's chin before picking up the straight razor."
• verb (Context 3)
To apply a cream, lotion, or ointment generously over the skin.
"Make sure to slather your shoulders with sunscreen before spending the afternoon at the beach."
• noun (Context 4)
Heavy, frothy sweat formed on a horse's coat after strenuous exertion.
"After galloping across the valley, the stallion was covered in a white sweat."
• noun (Context 5)
An informal state of nervous agitation, excitement, or fretful anxiety.
"He got himself into a terrible tizzy over the missing financial documents."
Opposites of lather
The opposite of lather shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: