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scribble

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of scribble

1 to write or draw hastily or carelessly

She scribbled a quick note on the pad by the door before leaving.

Synonyms of scribble

scratch, scrawl

Words Related to scribble

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

2 to compose and set down on paper the words of

He scribbled a quick note to his wife and taped it to the front door.

Synonyms of scribble

author, pen, scratch (out), write

Words Related to scribble

cast, compose, craft, draft, draw up, formulate, frame, prepare

recast, redraft, revise, rewrite

letter, print, type, typewrite

record, take down, transcribe

autograph, pencil (in), register, sign

couch, express, phrase, put, word

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