dabbed

The word “dabbed” has 2 syllables: dab-bed

It's pronounced as /dæbd/


What is synonym and antonym for dabbed?

In the thesaurus, “dabbed” has 51 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for dabbed

  • anointed
  • applied
  • bedaubed
  • besmeared
  • blanketed
  • brushed
  • carpeted
  • chucked
  • clapped
  • clapt
  • clasped
  • clenched
  • clutched
  • coated
  • covered
  • daubed
  • felt
  • flicked
  • grasped
  • grazed
  • gripped
  • handled
  • held
  • hit
  • knocked
  • laid
  • laid on
  • layered
  • mantled
  • overlaid
  • overlay
  • overspread
  • palmed
  • palpated
  • palped
  • patted
  • plastered
  • pounded
  • rapped
  • shaved
  • sheeted
  • skimmed
  • slathered
  • smeared
  • spread
  • surfaced
  • tagged
  • tapped
  • tipped
  • touched
  • whacked

Antonyms for dabbed

  • bared
  • exposed
  • peeled
  • stripped
  • stript
  • uncovered

Meanings of dabbed

  • verb
    1. To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
    2. To apply a substance in this way.
    3. To strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.
    4. To apply hash oil to a heated surface for the purpose of efficient combustion.
    5. To perform the dab dance move, by moving both arms to one side of the body parallel with your head.

Example Sentences

  • She carefully dabbed the paintbrush on the canvas, adding intricate details to her masterpiece.
  • The chef skillfully dabbed sauce onto the plate, creating an artistic presentation for the dish.
  • He gently dabbed a tissue on the spilled coffee to prevent it from spreading further.
  • The makeup artist expertly dabbed concealer to cover blemishes and create a flawless complexion.
  • After washing his face, he dabbed it dry with a soft towel, leaving his skin refreshed.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dabbed, such as: anointed, applied, bared, bedaubed, besmeared, blanketed, brushed.

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

Related Words

laid

  • accredit
  • accredited
  • address
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  • allege
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  • anchored
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  • appease
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  • arrange
  • arranged
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  • ascribe
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  • assess
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  • assign
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  • bade
  • battened
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  • carpeted
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  • clapped
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  • concoct
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  • dabbed
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  • slapped
  • slathered
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laid on

  • advanced
  • anointed
  • applied
  • apprenticed
  • assumed
  • bedaubed
  • besmeared
  • blanketed
  • carpeted
  • coated
  • contracted
  • covered
  • dabbed
  • daubed
  • employed
  • engaged
  • enlisted
  • feed
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  • hired
  • jobbed
  • laid
  • layered
  • mantled
  • overlaid
  • overlay
  • overspread
  • paid
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  • plastered
  • promoted
  • re-employed
  • re-engaged
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  • retained
  • scouted
  • sheeted
  • slathered
  • smeared
  • spread
  • subcontracted
  • surfaced
  • took on
  • upgraded

palpated

palped


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