Burnish and Daub

Burnish

Burnish verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.

Daub and burnish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Daub" instead a verb "Burnish".

Nearby Words: burnished, burnishing, burnisher

Daub

Daub verb - To make dirty.

Burnish and daub are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burnish" instead a verb "Daub".

Nearby Words: daubed, daubing, dauber, dauby
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