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rub the fear of god into
Make someone extremely frightened.
rub up the wrong way
to irritate or annoy someone
rubber
a type of tree (rubber tree)
rubber duck
explaining a bug to an object until finding the answer
rubber hose
an interrogation method using physical pressure
rubber johnny
A slang term for a condom.
rubber room
A padded room for safety.
rubbery
Having a texture like rubber, often chewy.
rubbish
nonsense or worthless ideas
rubble
Broken pieces of stone or brick.
rube
An unsophisticated or naïve person.
ruben
A common male name of Hebrew origin.
rubicon
a point of no return; crossing a threshold
rubinstein
A famous pianist known for classical music.
rubio
A common surname or a person.
ruble
The currency used in Russia.
rubric
a guide for assessment or grading
ruby slippers
shoes that symbolize magic or escape
ruck
a heap or stack of items
ruck up
to gather or assemble in a rough manner
rucker
A surname, often linked to sports.
rucksack
A backpack used for carrying supplies.
ruckus
A noisy commotion or disturbance.
rudd
A type of freshwater fish.