Inscribe and Scribble

Inscribe

Inscribe verb - To cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface.

Scribble and inscribe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scribble" instead a verb "Inscribe".

Nearby Words: inscription, inscribing

Scribble

Scribble verb - To write or draw hastily or carelessly.
Usage example: she scribbled a quick note on the pad by the door before leaving
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Synonyms for Scribble

Inscribe and scribble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inscribe" instead a verb "Scribble".

Nearby Words: scribbled, scribbler, scribbling

Common collocations

message inscribe message scribble message
runes inscribe runes scribble runes
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