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scrawl Synonyms

Another word for scrawl

Choosing another word for scrawl depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Careless, hurried, or nearly illegible handwriting; a hastily written note or piece of text.

Usage Example

"The pharmacist spent several minutes deciphering the doctor's hurried scribble on the prescription pad."

Strongest
scribble
Strong
scratch
chicken scratch
squiggles

• verb (Context 2)

To write or draw something in a hurried, careless, or awkward manner.

Usage Example

"She quickly scrawled her phone number on the back of a receipt before catching the train."

Strongest
scribble
Strong
scratch
jot
jot down
Weak
doodle

Opposites of scrawl

The opposite of scrawl shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calligraphy
print
penmanship
engrave
inscribe
See all opposites of scrawl

• Nearby Words

scratchpad
scratchproof
scratchy
scrawl
scrawnily
scrawniness
scrawny

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scrawl. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scrawl
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