BEDAUB Meaning and
Definition
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Bedaub is a verb that refers to the act of smearing or covering something with a thick or excessive layer of material, typically in a careless or untidy manner. It implies the application of a substance in a hasty or sloppy way, resulting in an uneven or messy coating. The term can apply to various materials including paints, colors, ointments, or other substances used for decoration, protection, or concealment.
When one bedaubs an object or surface, the intent may be to alter its appearance, either by obscuring its original state or by enhancing it through the addition of a superficial layer. This action is often performed in a reckless or careless manner, disregarding precision and attention to detail. As a result, the substance may be unevenly distributed, leaving visible streaks, smudges, or clumps.
Beyond its literal meaning, bedaub can also be used figuratively, in a negative sense, to describe the act of slandering or defacing someone's character through excessive or unwarranted criticism. In this context, it suggests an unfair or unjust smearing of another person's reputation, often with exaggeration or deliberate falsehoods.
Overall, bedaub encompasses a sense of hurried or imprecise application, highlighting the careless or haphazard manner in which a substance or criticism is applied, resulting in an untidy or negative outcome.
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To besmear; to sprinkle; to soil with anything thick and dirty.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for BEDAUB
Etymology of BEDAUB
The word "bedaub" comes from the Middle English term "bedabben", which originated in the 14th century. It combines the prefix "be-" (which intensifies the action) and the verb "dab", derived from the Old French "dabben", meaning "to tap gently". Originally, "bedaub" meant "to smear or stain with substances like clay or mud". Over time, its meaning expanded to include any act of smearing or covering something messily or carelessly, both in the literal and figurative sense.
Conjugate verb Bedaub
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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to bedaub
PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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SIMPLE PAST
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