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 48 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for daubing

anointing
bedaubing
befouling
begriming
bemiring
besmearing
besmirching
blackening
coating
collying
confusing
contaminating
crocking
defiling
dirtying
disarranging
disarraying
discoloring
disheveling
dishevelling
disordering
distaining
draggling
fouling
gauming
greasing
griming
gumming
jumbling
larding
messing
miring
mucking
muddling
muddying
oiling
painting
pitching
plastering
polluting
smearing
smirching
smudging
soiling
staining
sullying
tainting
tarring

Antonyms for daubing

brightening
brushing
cleaning
cleansing
decontaminating
deodorizing
disinfecting
dry-cleaning
dusting
freshening
laundering
mopping
purging
purifying
renewing
rinsing
sanitizing
scouring
scrubbing
sweeping
washing
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 70 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to daubing, such as: anointing, bedaubing, befouling, begriming, bemiring, besmearing, besmirching.

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