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Definition of Mop up
1. Noun. A concluding action.
Exact synonyms: Closing, Completion, Culmination, Windup
Specialized synonyms: Consummation, Consummation, Finish, Finishing, Finalisation, Finalization, Follow-through, Follow-through, Graduation
Generic synonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Termination
Derivative terms: Close, Close, Complete, Culminate, Wind Up
Specialized synonyms: Consummation, Consummation, Finish, Finishing, Finalisation, Finalization, Follow-through, Follow-through, Graduation
Generic synonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Termination
Derivative terms: Close, Close, Complete, Culminate, Wind Up
2. Verb. To wash or wipe with or as if with a mop. "He mopped her forehead with a towel"
Exact synonyms: Mop, Wipe Up
Specialized synonyms: Swab, Swob, Sponge
Generic synonyms: Absorb, Draw, Imbibe, Soak Up, Sop Up, Suck, Suck Up, Take In, Take Up
Derivative terms: Mop, Mopper, Mopping
Specialized synonyms: Swab, Swob, Sponge
Generic synonyms: Absorb, Draw, Imbibe, Soak Up, Sop Up, Suck, Suck Up, Take In, Take Up
Derivative terms: Mop, Mopper, Mopping
3. Verb. Defeat thoroughly. "The fighter managed to mop up his opponent"; "He mopped up the floor with his opponents"
Exact synonyms: Pip, Rack Up, Whip, Worst
Generic synonyms: Beat, Beat Out, Crush, Shell, Trounce, Vanquish
Derivative terms: Whipping
Generic synonyms: Beat, Beat Out, Crush, Shell, Trounce, Vanquish
Derivative terms: Whipping
4. Verb. Finish a task completely. "I finally got through this homework assignment"
Exact synonyms: Clear Up, Finish Off, Finish Up, Get Through, Polish Off, Wrap Up
Generic synonyms: Complete, Finish
Specialized synonyms: Cap Off
Generic synonyms: Complete, Finish
Specialized synonyms: Cap Off
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mop Up
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