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slather

[slath-er] / ˈslæð ər /
VERB
paint
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brush coat cover daub decorate depict design draw dye portray sketch tint wash
STRONG
color compose delineate draft figure fresco limn ornament outline picture represent shade stipple swab
WEAK
catch a likeness cover up gloss over put on coats slap on touch up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
reveal uncover whiten
WEAK
strip
VERB
rub
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply brush caress clean coat cover glaze graze grind knead paint pat scrape scrub smear smooth spread wear wipe
STRONG
abrade anoint bark buff burnish chafe curry daub erase erode excoriate file fray fret furbish glance gloss grate mop plaster polish rasp scour shine swab
WEAK
triturate wear down

Example Sentences

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So I’d slather it on, put on the coat and then do a take.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

"Not even a hefty slather of make-up can hide the shocking state of Amy Winehouse's skin," reads one.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024

Wait until you land to slather on the Chanel Bleu or douse yourself in lavender oil.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2024

And you don’t have to slather yourself in sticky spray.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2023

I slather two slices with butter and pop them in the toaster oven for three minutes.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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