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

People here slather it on hot dogs, plop it on pulled pork or simply reach for a heaping spoonful.

From New York Times • May 18, 2024

"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

Humans are visual creatures; if images of how we could look in the future can motivate us to slather on more sunscreen, can visual projections do the same for inspiring more climate action?

From National Geographic • Jan. 16, 2024

I get some graham crackers and slather peanut butter on them.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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