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scrawl

The word “scrawl” has 1 syllable: scrawl

It's pronounced as /skrɔːl/

What is synonym and antonym for scrawl?

In the thesaurus, “scrawl” has 26 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scrawl along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scrawl

Antonyms for scrawl

Meanings of scrawl

  • noun
    1. Irregular, possibly illegible handwriting.
    2. A hastily or carelessly written note etc.
    3. Writing that lacks literary merit.
    4. A broken branch of a tree.
    5. The young of the dog-crab.
  • verb
    1. To write something hastily or illegibly.
    2. To write in an irregular or illegible manner.
    3. To write unskilfully and inelegantly.
    4. To creep; crawl; (by extension) to swarm with crawling things.

Example Sentences

  • He wrote his name in a messy scrawl at the bottom of the page.
  • The note was just a hurried scrawl, barely legible.
  • Children often scrawl on walls when left unsupervised.
  • Her signature was a barely recognizable scrawl on the document.
  • The artist decided to scrawl his ideas quickly before they were forgotten.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scrawl, such as: John Hancock, John Henry, autograph, backhand, cacography, calligraphy, composition.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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