verb
bedaub
Bedaub (verb) means to smear something with a sticky or dirty substance.
verb
1
To smear something with a sticky or dirty substance.
2
To decorate something in a loud, over-the-top way.
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Etymology
Formed from be- (“thoroughly, extensively”) + daub, with daub coming from Old French dauber (“to plaster, whitewash”), which itself derives from Latin dealbō (“whiten over, plaster”).
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What is the meaning of bedaub?
"bedaub" (verb) means to smear something with a sticky or dirty substance.
What is another word for bedaub?
Other words for "bedaub" include besmear.
What is the opposite of bedaub?
Opposites of "bedaub" include purify, cleanse.
What are the different meanings of bedaub?
"bedaub" has 2 main meanings: 1. To smear something with a sticky or dirty substance; 2. To decorate something in a loud, over-the-top way.
