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scrawl

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of scrawl

to write or draw hastily or carelessly

  • scrawled a quick note, stuck it in their mailbox, and hurried off
Synonyms of scrawl

scratch, scribble, squiggle
Words Related to scrawl

doodle

jot (down)

ink, inscribe, letter, pen, pencil, print, write

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