bedaub
The word “bedaub” has 2 syllables: be-daub
It's pronounced as /bɪˈdɔb/
What is synonym and antonym for bedaub?
In the thesaurus, “bedaub” has 31 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for bedaub along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for bedaub
- anoint
- befoul
- begrime
- bemire
- besmear
- besmirch
- blacken
- coat
- daub
- dirty
- foul
- gaum
- grease
- grime
- gum
- lard
- mire
- muck
- muddy
- oil
- paint
- pitch
- plaster
- smear
- smirch
- smudge
- soil
- spread
- stain
- sully
- tar
Antonyms for bedaub
Meanings of bedaub
- verb
- To smear upon; to soil.
- To ornament garishly; to overdecorate.
Example Sentences
- The artist did not want to bedaub the canvas with unnecessary paint.
- Mud began to bedaub their shoes as they crossed the field.
- He managed to bedaub his shirt with sauce during dinner.
- The storm threatened to bedaub the walls with грязь.
- Children sometimes bedaub themselves with face paint at festivals.
On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bedaub, such as: anoint, befoul, begrime, bemire, besmear, besmirch, blacken.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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daub
- anoint
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- grease
- grime
- gum
- hieroglyph
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- muddy
- oil
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- smear
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- soil
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- stain
- sully
- taint
- tar
- variegate
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lard
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- bedaub
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- begrime
- bemire
- besmear
- besmirch
- blacken
- coat
- cram
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- foul
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- grease
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- oil
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- pitch
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- soil
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- throw the book at
- thumb nose at
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