Daub and Sweep

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Daub verb - To make dirty.

Usage example: a tablecloth daubed with too many spills to ignore any longer

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Sweep is an antonym for daub.

Nearby Words: daubed, daubing, dauber, dauby

Sweep verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

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Daub is an antonym for sweep.

Nearby Words: sweeping, sweeper

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