Meaning & use
Smooths
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Makes something even, flat, or free of wrinkles and roughness by rubbing or pressing it.
See it in a sentence
She carefully smooths the tablecloth before setting out the dishes.
A good moisturizer smooths dry, flaky skin within days.
A note on using this word
In its figurative use, "smooths over" describes resolving a disagreement or making an awkward situation less tense.
Words with a similar meaning
flattensevensirons
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Words with an opposite meaning
roughenswrinkles
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