Antonyms for RUST
rʌstrust

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1. rustverb

   Synonyms:
   corrode, oxidize, oxidise

2. rustverb

   to oxidize, especially of iron or steel.

   The patio furniture had rusted in the wind-driven spray.

   Synonyms:
   oxidize, corrode, oxidise

3. rustverb

   to cause to oxidize.

   The wind-driven spray had thoroughly rusted the patio furniture.

   Synonyms:
   oxidise, corrode, oxidize

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rustnoun

   Antonyms:
   polish, attrition, use, action, operation, activity, exercise, industry

   Synonyms:
   corrosion, crust, dross, indolence, inactivity, decay, canker, inaction

Matched Categories

1. • Decay
   • Ferric Oxide
   • Oxidize
   • Plant Disease

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. rustnoun

   a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

   Antonyms:
   neutral, achromatic

   Synonyms:
   rust fungus, rusting

2. rustnoun

   a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi

   Antonyms:
   achromatic, neutral

   Synonyms:
   rust fungus, rusting

3. rust, rustingnoun

   the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

   Antonyms:
   neutral, achromatic

   Synonyms:
   rust, rust fungus, rusting

4. rust, rust fungusadjective

   any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants

   Antonyms:
   achromatic, neutral

   Synonyms:
   rust, rust fungus, rusting

5. rust, rusty, rust-brownverb

   of the brown color of rust

   Antonyms:
   neutral, achromatic

   Synonyms:
   rust, hoary, rusty, out of practice(p), rust-brown

6. corrode, rustverb

   become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

   "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"

   Antonyms:
   neutral, achromatic

   Synonyms:
   corrode, rust, eat

7. corrode, eat, rustverb

   cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

   "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"

   Antonyms:
   neutral, achromatic

   Synonyms:
   eat up, wipe out, deplete, use up, eat, feed, corrode, consume, exhaust, rust, run through, eat on

8. rustverb

   become coated with oxide

   Antonyms:
   neutral, achromatic

   Synonyms:
   corrode, eat

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1. rustnoun

   Synonyms:
   corrosion, ærugo, verdigris, mildew, blight, mould, pating

2. rustverb

   Synonyms:
   corrode, degenerate (in idleness), decline

How to use RUST in a sentence?

1. Himelda Tumbo:

   Unlike maize, orange potato can brave most conditions and is also resistant to rust diseases.

2. Mary Anne Marsh:

   Trump put together a coalition in Massachusetts that elects Democratic governors. He won among Catholics, a week after picking a fight with the Pope. I absolutely think he can put the rust belt into play.

3. Rickie Fowler:

   It's always nice to get out and make some birdies early, shake off some rust.

4. Wang Yi:

   We are ready to work together with our Pakistani brothers to undertake the historical mission of national rejuvenation and achieve the great dream of national prosperity and development, in this way, our iron friendship with Pakistan will never rust and be tempered into steel.

5. Sam Wasson/Getty Images:

   What has happened on 'Rust' should never happen, ... There is no place for weapons that can kill on a motion picture set. Rubber guns are totally acceptable now and can be made to look as real as they need to.

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