daubs
The word “daubs” has 1 syllable: daubs.
It's pronounced as /dɔːbz/.
What is synonym and antonym for daubs?
In the thesaurus, “daubs” has 19 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for daubs along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for daubs
- blackens
- coats
- dab
- deface
- depictions
- dirties
- drawings
- etchings
- paints
- portraits
- representations
- sketches
- smear
- smears
- smudge
- smudges
- spatter
- stains
- watercolors
Antonyms for daubs
- brushes
- cleans
- cleanses
- purges
- purifies
- sweeps
- washes
- wipes
Meanings of daubs
- noun
- Excrement or clay used as a bonding material in construction.
- A soft coating of mud, plaster etc.
- A crude or amateurish painting.
- verb
- To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.
- To paint (a picture, etc.) in a coarse or unskilful manner.
- To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.
- To flatter excessively or grossly.
- To put on without taste; to deck gaudily.
Example Sentences
- The artist carefully applied bold daubs of paint onto the canvas, creating a striking composition.
- She used small daubs of icing to decorate the cake with intricate patterns and designs.
- The mason smoothed out the rough edges of the wall with quick daubs of mortar.
- The gardener used gentle daubs of fertilizer to nourish the delicate seedlings.
- The makeup artist expertly blended daubs of foundation to achieve a flawless complexion.
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to daubs, such as: blackens, brushes, cleans, cleanses, coats, dab, deface.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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