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present tense third-person singular of dabble
Synonyms & Antonyms of dabbles
to take part in an activity in a superficial way
- She dabbled in drawing and painting but sculpture was her favorite medium.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for dabbles
- bums (around),
- dawdles,
- goldbricks,
- hangs,
- hangs about
- [British],
- idles,
- loafs,
- lounges (around or about),
- relaxes,
- rests,
- screws around,
- slacks (off)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for dabbles
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