verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

smear, spatter, slather

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Example Sentences

Example:She smeared some mud on the wall as a prank.

Definition:To spread or apply a substance over a surface in an irregular or uncontrolled manner.

From smear

Example:The rain spattered the windshield as he drove through the storm.

Definition:To scatter a liquid or other substance over a surface in small drops or splashes.

From spatter

Example:He slathered on the sunscreen before heading to the beach.

Definition:To apply a lot of something, especially a greasy substance, in large quantities and with vigor.

From slather