Bedaub
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Bedaub [bih-dawb]

VERB

VERB

  • To smear over, as with something oily or sticky.

  • To ornament excessively.

Example

“My brother’s face was bedaubed with chocolate by his friends on his birthday.”

“I usually bedaub the cheese slice with whipped cream.”

Synonyms

Smudge, Anoint, Besmear, Daub

Antonyms

Clean