reiben

Definitions of reiben
  1. noun
    a state of conflict between persons
  2. verb
    move over something with pressure
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    bürsten
    rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
    scheuern, schrubben, schruppen
    clean with hard rubbing
    kratzen, scharren
    scratch repeatedly
    wischen
    rub with a circular motion
    frottieren
    wipe with a towel
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