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slather Antonyms

Opposite of slather

Because the opposite of slather shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To spread or apply a substance thickly or lavishly onto a surface.

Usage Example

"Before heading out to the beach, remember to dab sunscreen all over your shoulders."

Strong
dab
wipe
scrape

• noun (Context 2)

A thick layer or lavish amount of something spread or applied (often used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The baker topped the warm rolls with a generous dab of honey butter."

Strong
dab
drop
smidgen

Similar words to slather

Words similar to slather shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

spread
smear
dollop
slap
daub
glob
plaster
coating
See all synonyms of slather

• Nearby Words

slash
slashing
slate
slather
slating
slatted
slaughter

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Slather. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/slather
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