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
    1. Excrement or clay used as a bonding material in construction.
    2. A soft coating of mud, plaster etc.
    3. A crude or amateurish painting.
  • 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.

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.

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