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scum

The word “scum” has 1 syllable: scum

It's pronounced as /skʌm/

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In the thesaurus, “scum” has 140 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for scum

Antonyms for scum

Meanings of scum

  • noun
    1. A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
    2. A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds.
    3. The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
    4. (chiefly US) semen.
    5. A reprehensible person or persons.
  • verb
    1. To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).
    2. To remove (something) as scum.
    3. To become covered with scum.
    4. To scour (the land, sea etc.).
    5. To gather together, as scum.
    6. To startscum or savescum.

Example Sentences

  • A layer of scum floated on the surface of the pond.
  • The worker removed the scum from the old water tank.
  • Soap scum covered the walls of the shower.
  • The soup developed a thin scum after boiling for too long.
  • They cleaned the dirty scum from the edges of the pool.

On this page you'll find 162 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scum, such as: A-list, Neanderthal, airhead, algae, angel, aristocracy, barbarian.

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