lather (n.)

  1. the froth produced by soaps or detergents

    [ Syn: soapsuds , suds ]

  2. agitation resulting from active worry; dont get in a stew; hes in a sweat about exams

    [ Syn: fret , stew , sweat , swither ]

  3. a workman who puts up laths

  4. the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)

    lather (v.)

  1. beat severely with a whip or rod; The teacher often flogged the students; The children were severely trounced

    [ Syn: flog , welt , whip , lash , slash , strap , trounce ]

  2. form a lather; The shaving cream lathered'

  3. exude sweat or lather; this unfit horse lathers easily'

  4. rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning

    [ Syn: soap ]

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