bedaub

verb

bi-ˈdȯb How to pronounce bedaub (audio)
Definition of bedaubnext
as in to smear
to rub an oily or sticky substance over the toddler delightedly bedaubed herself with her mother's makeup

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedaub
  1. smear
  2. coat
  3. paint
Verb
  • The restaurant sources its birotes from Duran’s to make the open-face, bean and cheese-smeared breakfast sandwiches popular throughout Mexico.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • That slows down the process of multiple shockwaves merging into larger ones and allows the atmosphere to weaken the smaller shockwaves to smear out the sharp pressure change into a more gradual increase.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
Definition of smear
Verb
  • Visitors reach the museum via boat, and snorkel above the sculptures, which range from groups of people to a Volkswagen coated with seaweed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Lightly coat the steaks on both sides with oil and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of coat
Verb
  • It's painted blue and white, and has a small deck area at the front that folds up for easy transport.
    — Adam Williams July 10, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
  • In a campaign statement, Holscher said she’s being painted as an extremist for standing up for everyday people.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of paint
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