Blacking and Mend

Blacking

Blacking noun - A substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear.

Mend is an antonym for blacking in discolor topic.

Nearby Words: black, blacken, blackout, blackness, blacked

Mend

Mend verb - To put into good shape or working order again.

Blacking is an antonym for mend.

Nearby Words: mended, mending, mender
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