Synonyms of mottle

mottle 1 of 2

noun

as in blotch

a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part

canvases covered with streaks and mottles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blotch
• fleck
• dot
• patch
• speck
• stain
• speckle
• spot
• splotch
• smudge
• dapple
• eyespot
• pip
• smear
• mole
• blot
• freckle
• point
• splash
• spatter
• birthmark
• blob
• mark
• polka dot
• smutch

mottle

2 of 2

verb

as in to sprinkle

to mark with small spots especially unevenly

old papers that were mottled by mold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprinkle
• dot
• stain
• pepper
• dye
• speckle
• marble
• blotch
• fleck
• spot
• stipple
• speck
• dapple
• splotch
• stripe
• freckle
• blot
• shoot
• streak
• intersperse
• spatter
• bar
• band
• stud
• set
• bespatter