bedaub
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be·daub
(bĭ-dôb′)tr.v. be·daubed, be·daub·ing, be·daubs
1. To smear; soil.
2. To ornament in a vulgar, showy fashion.
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bedaub
(bɪˈdɔːb)vb (tr)
1. to smear all over with something thick, sticky, or dirty
2. to ornament in a gaudy or vulgar fashion
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be•daub
(bɪˈdɔb)v.t.
1. to smear all over; besmear; soil.
2. to ornament gaudily or excessively.
[1545–55]
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bedaub
Past participle: bedaubed
Gerund: bedaubing
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Verb | 1. | ![]() cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers" |
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bedaub
vt → beschmieren; face → anmalen, anschmieren
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