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splotch

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of splotch

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

  • the bleach left a small white splotch on my shirt
Synonyms of splotch

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

birthmark, freckle, mole

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

spatter, splash

polka dot

splotch

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of splotch

to mark with small spots especially unevenly

  • ink from a leaking pen had badly splotched his shirt pocket
Synonyms of splotch

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

blot, dye, stain

band, bar, streak, stripe

intersperse, set, stud

bespatter, spatter

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