patting down Synonyms
Strongest:
- tracking-down-
- digging-through-
- checking-out-
- ferreting-out-
- sorting-through-
- running-down
- finding-out
- shaking-down
- hunting-through-
- hitting-on-or-upon-
Strong:
- surveying
- rummaging
- frisking
- reviewing
- looking-over
- ransacking
- learning
- discovering
- searching
- trolling
- poking-around-
- raking
- glancing-over-
- grubbing-about-
- rifling
- locating
- auditing
- determining
- ascertaining
- scaring-up
- combing
- scouring
- inspecting
- investigating
- scrutinizing
- examining
- detecting
- scanning
- dredging
- finding
Weak:
patting down Meaning
patting down
frisk
FAQs About the word patting down
frisk
tracking (down), digging (through), checking (out), ferreting (out), sorting (through), running down, finding out, shaking down,hunting (through), hitting (on or upon)
losing,hiding, abandoning,ignoring,neglecting
The security guard meticulously patted down the suspect, searching for any suspicious items.
After a long day of hiking, the dog received a soothing patting down from its owner.
Before entering the courtroom, the judge instructed the bailiff to pat down all visitors.
The airport scanner flagged a passenger, prompting security to pat down their luggage and clothing.
