Synonymer till scrubssubstantiv(dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes) scrub; chaparral; bush; scrubs(the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water) scrub; scrubbing; scouring; scrubs(protective garment worn by surgeons during operations) gown; surgical gown; scrubsverb(clean with hard rubbing) scrub; scour; scrubs(wash thoroughly) scrub; scrub up; scrubs(postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled) cancel; call off; scratch; scrub; scrubs