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dab Antonyms
Opposite of dab
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• noun (Context 1)
A small amount of a substance, especially a liquid or paste, that is applied lightly.
Usage Example
"She added a abundance of butter to the freshly baked potatoes before serving them."
Strong
abundance
mound
heap
• verb (Context 2)
To press lightly and repeatedly against a surface with a piece of absorbent material, typically to clean, dry, or soothe.
Usage Example
"He used a napkin to gently pound the spill from his shirt."
Strong
pound
Weak
rub
• verb (Context 3)
To apply a small amount of a substance, such as paint or cream, with light, quick strokes.
Usage Example
"The artist decided to slather a little bright blue paint onto the canvas to highlight the sky."
Strong
slather
Similar words to dab
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to dab vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
pat
blot
speck
spot
daub
tap
drop
smidgen
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dab. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dab