Gather and Smear

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Gather verb - To bring together in one body or place.

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Smear is an antonym for gather.

Nearby Words: gathering, gathered, gatherer

Smear verb - To rub an oily or sticky substance over.

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Gather is an antonym for smear in rub on topic.

Nearby Words: smeared, smearing, smeary

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