maculate

The word “maculate” has 3 syllables: mac-u-late.

It's pronounced as /ˈmæk.jə.lət/.

What is synonym and antonym for maculate?

In the thesaurus, “maculate” has 30 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for maculate

befouled
begrimed
besmirch
besmirched
contaminate
corrupted
debase
debased
defiled
degrade
desecrate
discolor
dishonor
fouled
marbled
mottle
muddy
pollute
smear
smudge
soiled
speckle
spoiled
streaked
sullied
sully
taint
tar
tarnish
vitiate

Antonyms for maculate

clean
elevate
fine
honor
laud
neat
plain
praise
pure
purified
purify
refined
unadulterated
unalloyed
uncontaminated
uncut
undiluted
unmixed
unpolluted
untainted
upgrade

Meanings of maculate

verb

To spot; to stain; to blur.

adjective

Marked with spots or maculae; blotched.
Defiled; impure.

Example Sentences

The artist's meticulous work left the canvas completely maculate with vibrant splatters of color.
Despite the efforts to keep the room clean, the white walls became maculate with fingerprints and smudges.
The once-pristine snow became maculate as footprints crisscrossed the landscape.
The chef couldn't stand to see the kitchen maculate, so he scrubbed every surface until it gleamed.
Heavy rain turned the streets into a muddy, maculate mess, making it challenging for pedestrians.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maculate, such as: befouled, begrimed, besmirch, besmirched, clean, contaminate, corrupted.

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