Synonyms of scrawling

scrawling

verb

present participle of scrawl

as in scribbling

to write or draw hastily or carelessly

scrawled a quick note, stuck it in their mailbox, and hurried off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scribbling
• writing
• scratching
• doodling
• squiggling
• printing
• penning
• lettering
• jotting (down)
• penciling
• inking
• inscribing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scrawling

Now the former child phenom is accused of picking up a permanent marker and scrawling antisemitic graffiti on Southern California homes, according to authorities. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early Sunday, setting fire to two mosques and scrawling graffiti on buildings, Palestinian officials said. — Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026

The elder statesman Hall scrawling his signature on the Declaration was in doubt in the run-up to the first Independence Day. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026

Backstage in the green room, Nicky’s ghost is screaming and scrawling something on a mirror with his bloody stump while Lestat is also screaming into Gabrielle’s voicemail. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 June 2026

In Canape Vert, walls now only protect homeowners from criminals but also send a message against the powerful Viv Ansanm gang coalition with their graffiti scrawling. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026

The act of scrawling them upon the page is tangible and pleasing. — Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025