bedaub

verb

bi-ˈdȯb How to pronounce bedaub (audio)
Definition of bedaubnext
as in to smear
to rub an oily or sticky substance over the toddler delightedly bedaubed herself with her mother's makeup

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  1. smear
  2. coat
  3. paint
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  • Like most waterproof makeup products, these liners are designed to be more resistant to smearing caused by tears and sweat, according to cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Daniel Penny's defense team wants to 'smear' Jordan Neely in subway chokehold case, prosecutors say Additionally, some witnesses told police that Neely was yelling and harassing passengers on the train.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of smear
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  • Its super-soft face fabric has kept me cozy on many chilly morning dog walks, and the fact that it’s coated with a non-fluorinated durable water repellent (DWR) is just gravy.
    Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The new speaker’s high-frequency unit shares similarities with the one used in the £5,000-per-pair Dovedale speakers, with a 25mm dome made with a fine fabric weave coated in a special damping material.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of coat
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  • Before installing, paint the plastic Ceiling White to give it a more matte texture.
    Helen Havlak, The Verge, 29 Nov. 2024
  • To paint, or not to paint:Painting yourself green to see 'Wicked' in theaters?
    Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of paint
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