What are some opposite words for lubricate?

Antonyms for lubricate
ˈlu brɪˌkeɪtlu·bri·cate

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  1. lubricate

    Antonyms:
    rust, clog, indent, roughen, corrugate

    Synonyms:
    oil, ease, grease, levigate, gloze, glaze

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  1. lubricateverb

    have lubricating properties

    "the liquid in this can lubricates well"

    Synonyms:
    lube

  2. lubricate, lubeverb

    apply a lubricant to

    "lubricate my car"

    Synonyms:
    lube

  3. lubricateverb

    make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant

    "lubricate the key"

    Synonyms:
    lube

How to use lubricate in a sentence?

  1. Ralph Gonsalves:

    There's a lot of material, stone and ash and they rest on mud. The rains will lubricate and they will add to the weight and they will come down at a very fast pace.

  2. David Kelly:

    Why don't we try free trade ? Get rid of tariffs. That would not only reduce prices but lubricate international trade.

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#20240indent
#30189clog
#70724lubricate
#308042roughen

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