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mottle

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of mottle

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

  • canvases covered with streaks and mottles
Synonyms of mottle

blotch, dapple, dot, eyespot, fleck, patch, pip, point, speck, speckle, splotch, spot
Words Related to mottle

birthmark, freckle, mole

blob, blot, mark, smear, smudge, smutch, stain

spatter, splash

polka dot

mottle

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of mottle

to mark with small spots especially unevenly

  • old papers that were mottled by mold
Synonyms of mottle

blotch, dapple, dot, fleck, freckle, marble, pepper, shoot, speck, speckle, splotch, spot, sprinkle, stipple
Words Related to mottle

blot, dye, stain

band, bar, streak, stripe

intersperse, set, stud

bespatter, spatter

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