scours

The word “scours” has 1 syllable: scours

It's pronounced as /skaʊɚz/

What is synonym and antonym for scours?

In the thesaurus, “scours” has 48 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scours along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scours

Delhi belly
ascertains
audits
browses
combs
descries
detects
determines
diarrhea
discovers
dredges
dysentery
examines
explores
finds
finds out
flux
frisks
gets
inspects
investigates
learns
locates
looks over
pats down
peruses
probes
prospects
rakes
ransacks
reviews
rifles
rummages
runs
runs down
scans
scares up
scrutinizes
searches
shakes down
shigellosis
skirmishes
snoops
studies
surveys
trolls
trots
turista

Antonyms for scours

Meanings of scours

verb
1. To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
2. To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
3. To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
4. To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.
5. To cleanse (without rubbing).
6. To search an area thoroughly.
7. To run with speed; to scurry.
8. To move swiftly over; to brush along.
noun
1. Diarrhea in horses and cattle caused by intestinal infection.
2. A place where wool was washed and cleaned.

Example Sentences

He scours the library every week for new history books.
She scours the shelves to find the rarest spices for her recipes.
The team scours the data for any signs of irregularities.
Every morning, he scours the beach for seashells.
The reporter scours social media for breaking news.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scours, such as: Delhi belly, abandons, ascertains, audits, browses, combs, descries.

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