bedaubing

verb

present participle of bedaub
as in smearing
to rub an oily or sticky substance over the toddler delightedly bedaubed herself with her mother's makeup

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  1. smearing
  2. painting
  3. coating
Verb
  • Yet what follows is an extended list of ethical sins, with a focus on the sins of abusive speech, such as slandering, slurring, slighting and smearing the reputations of others.
    — Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • People have gone from smearing the compound on their faces to using injections, in hopes of achieving firmer, wrinkle-free skin and other anti-aging benefits.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of smearing
Verb
  • In addition to painting the front door, Saab suggests adding a pair of plants either side of the door to really make the front of your home feel welcoming and inviting.
    — Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Rosemary had a role in the millinery department, and John was part of the team that was painting and decorating the store.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of painting
Verb
  • Electron beams replace ovens Ateios says the process enables coating speeds of 30 meters per minute across a 300-millimeter-wide web.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Locals and government officials were clearing debris and shoveling thick mud coating much of the town.
    — Eugene Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of coating
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“Bedaubing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedaubing. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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