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单词 rub something in
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to emphasize an unpleasant fact
Officials couldn't resist rubbing it in.
Synonyms
make an issue of
stress
He stressed the need for new measures.
highlight
Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days.
emphasize
I should emphasize that nothing has been finally decided as yet.
underline
The report underlined his concern that standards were at risk.
dwell on
harp on about
See rub

Additional synonyms

in the sense of emphasize
Definition
to give emphasis or prominence to
I should emphasize that nothing has been finally decided as yet.
Synonyms
highlight,
stress,
insist,
underline,
draw attention to,
flag up,
dwell on,
underscore,
weight,
play up,
make a point of,
foreground,
give priority to,
press home,
give prominence to,
prioritize
in the sense of highlight
Definition
to give emphasis to
Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days.
Synonyms
emphasize,
stress,
accent,
feature,
set off,
show up,
underline,
spotlight,
play up,
accentuate,
flag,
foreground,
focus attention on,
call attention to,
give prominence to,
bring to the fore
in the sense of stress
Definition
to give emphasis to (a point or subject)
He stressed the need for new measures.
Synonyms
emphasize,
highlight,
underline,
repeat,
draw attention to,
dwell on,
underscore,
accentuate,
point up,
rub in,
flag up,
impress on someone,
harp on,
press home,
bring to the fore,
belabour

Nearby words of
rub something in

  • rub shoulders with someone
  • rub someone out
  • rub someone up the wrong way
  • rub something in
  • rub something or someone down
  • rub something out
  • rubber-stamp

Synonyms of 'rub something in'

rub something in

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