daubing

The word “daubing” has 2 syllables: daub-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈdɔː.bɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for daubing?

In the thesaurus, “daubing” has 12 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for daubing

  • blackening
  • coating
  • dab
  • deface
  • dirtying
  • messing
  • painting
  • smear
  • smearing
  • smudge
  • spatter
  • staining

Antonyms for daubing

  • cleaning
  • cleansing
  • purging
  • purifying
  • wiping

Meanings of daubing

  • verb
    1. To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.
    2. To paint (a picture, etc.) in a coarse or unskilful manner.
    3. To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.
    4. To flatter excessively or grossly.
    5. To put on without taste; to deck gaudily.
  • noun
    1. Something daubed, such as graffiti.
    2. A rough coat of mortar put upon a wall to give it the appearance of stone; roughcast.
    3. In currying horses, a mixture of fish oil and tallow worked into leather; dubbing.

Example Sentences

  • The artist's daubing technique involved using broad strokes to create texture and depth in the painting.
  • She spent hours daubing layers of color onto the pottery to achieve the desired glaze effect.
  • The mason was skilled at daubing mortar between the bricks, ensuring a secure and durable construction.
  • Daubing sunscreen on exposed skin is essential to protect against harmful UV rays during outdoor activities.
  • The children enjoyed daubing their faces with face paint at the carnival, transforming into whimsical characters for the day.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to daubing, such as: blackening, cleaning, cleansing, coating, dab, deface, dirtying.

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

Related Words

dabbing

  • anointing
  • brushing
  • chucking
  • clapping
  • clasping
  • clenching
  • clutching
  • daub
  • daubing
  • flicking
  • grasping
  • palming
  • patting
  • plastering
  • slathering
  • smear
  • smearing
  • smudge
  • swab
  • tagging
  • tapping
  • tipping
  • wipe

variegating

  • checkering
  • dappling
  • daubing
  • flecking
  • marbling
  • mottling
  • patterning
  • polychroming
  • specking
  • speckling
  • streaking
  • striating
  • striping

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