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
Verb
  • Beijing has accused Washington of fabricating the charges to smear China's image, Reuters reports.
    Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • And on the streets of Tripoli in the north, there are spicy fish sandwiches served on pita bread smeared with toum.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of smear
Verb
  • Pour lemon juice mixture over fennel mixture; gently toss until evenly coated.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Spoon enough tomato sauce to coat the bottom of a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, 1 to 1 ½ cups.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of coat
Verb
  • Vanishing sacks: After a season of painting weekly masterpieces, Broncos DC Vance Joseph couldn’t draw himself a consistent path through the Chargers’ offensive line.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Over the years, she’s painted her masterpieces on the nails of Blackpink’s Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa; Aespa, G-Dragon, CL, and many more—with inspirations ranging from Goryeo-era celadon, to mother of pearl, to circuit boards.
    Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of paint
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