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Synonyms of daub

5 similar words

Another word for daub is smear. Other synonyms of daub are cover and apply.

Synonyms and similar words for daub

verbTo apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.

apply
coat
cover
plaster
smearTo spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

Meaning of daub

noun Excrement or clay used as a bonding material in construction.
noun A soft coating of mud, plaster, etc.
noun A crude or amateurish painting.

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Questions about synonyms of daub

What is another word for daub?: Daub has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as smear, cover and apply.
What does daub mean?: Daub means excrement or clay used as a bonding material in construction.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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