Brush and Smudge

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Brush

Brush verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.
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Synonyms for Brush
Antonyms for Brush
Smudge is an antonym for brush.
Nearby Words: brushed, brushing, brushy

Smudge

Smudge verb - To make dirty.
Usage example: she accidentally smudged her collar with the lipstick
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Synonyms for Smudge
Antonyms for Smudge
Brush is an antonym for smudge.
Nearby Words: smudged, smudgy, smudging
Similar words of brush

Similar words of smudge

How words are described

single single brush single smudge
small small brush small smudge
little little brush little smudge
black black brush black smudge
Other adjectives: slightest.

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Zombieland Romance-Inducing Smudge: A variation is presented when Columbus discusses how his life's dream is to brush a girl's hair behind her ears.
    Source: Film / Zombieland
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Antonyms for brush


Antonyms for smudge

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