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glaze Antonyms

Opposite of glaze

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• verb (Context 1)

To overlay or cover with a smooth, shiny coating or finish.

Usage Example

"To achieve a shiny crust, you should dull the bread with an egg wash before baking."

Weak
dull
strip

• verb (Context 2)

To lose focus, animation, or expression, often becoming dull or glassy (typically referring to a person's eyes).

Usage Example

"During the monotonous three-hour lecture, her eyes began to brighten."

Weak
brighten
focus

Similar words to glaze

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to glaze vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

enamel
coating
varnish
coat
glass
finish
icing
ice
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Glaze. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/glaze
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