Synonyms of grease

grease

verb

ˈgrēs 

1

as in to oil

to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction

make sure you grease the pan before you put the batter in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oil
• wax
• lubricate
• wet
• slick
• wash
• soak
• water
• bathe
• douse
• drench
• souse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rough
• roughen
• dry
• coarsen
• sear
• dehydrate
• parch

2

as in to facilitate

to free from obstruction or difficulty

your help might grease the complicated adoption proceedings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facilitate
• smooth
• ease
• accelerate
• loosen (up)
• improve
• promote
• unclog
• speed
• simplify
• pave the way (for)
• help
• further
• aid
• forward
• hurry
• expedite
• quicken
• assist
• straighten (out)
• hasten
• rush
• advance
• streamline
• disentangle
• abet
• untangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hinder
• impede
• complicate
• retard
• aggravate
• worsen
• sophisticate
• perplex

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grease

Rectitude is a hindrance in the game of electoral politics, where money greases the slippery pole and glad-hands welcome the winner with inside information. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

The prime contractor will find subcontractors in as many congressional districts as possible to grease the skids through key committees. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026

For instance, if $100 was the agreed upon rate for a trucking run and the invoice lists that same figure, the system automatically releases funds, greasing the skids of commerce. — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with nonstick cooking spray. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing grease

• elbow grease
• grease the hand of
• grease the palm of