BLOTTING Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word blotting. (close relations)
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| absorbing | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • capable of arousing and holding the attention | ||||||
| cleaning | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of making something clean | ||||||
| eradication | nounn | |||||
noun • the complete destruction of every trace of something | ||||||
| mopping | verbv | |||||
noun • cleaning with a mop | ||||||
| drying | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||
adjective • free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet • lacking moisture or volatile components • opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages • not producing milk • (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation • without a mucous or watery discharge noun • a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • not shedding tears • lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless • used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones • unproductive especially of the expected results • having no adornment or coloration • (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish • having a large proportion of strong liquor • lacking warmth or emotional involvement • practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages verb • remove the moisture from and make dry • become dry or drier | ||||||
| sponging | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • To take advantage of the kindness of others. • To get by imposition; to scrounge. • To deprive (somebody) of something by imposition. • To clean, soak up, or dab with a sponge. • To suck in, or imbibe, like a sponge. • To wipe out with a sponge, as letters or writing; to efface; to destroy all trace of. • To be converted, as dough, into a light, spongy mass by the agency of yeast or leaven. noun • The application of a sponge. | ||||||
| wiping | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of rubbing or wiping verb • rub with a circular motion | ||||||
| spot | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a point located with respect to surface features of some region • a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising • an outstanding characteristic • a blemish made by dirt • a small contrasting part of something • a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance • a business establishment for entertainment • a slight attack of illness • a small piece or quantity of something • a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) • a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer • a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • catch sight of • detect with the senses • mar or impair with a flaw • make a spot or mark onto • become spotted • mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition | ||||||
| smear | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • slanderous defamation • a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope • a blemish made by dirt • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance • make a smudge on; soil by smudging • cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||
| smirch | verbv | |||||
noun • a blemish made by dirt • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • smear so as to make dirty or stained • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||
| blob | nounn | |||||
noun • an indistinct shapeless form verb • make a spot or mark onto | ||||||
| daub | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • material used to daub walls • a blemish made by dirt • an unskillful painting verb • coat with plaster • apply to a surface • cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it | ||||||
| fleck | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a small fragment of something broken off from the whole • a small contrasting part of something verb • make a spot or mark onto | ||||||
| slur | nounn | |||||
noun • (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato • a disparaging remark • a blemish made by dirt verb • play smoothly or legato • speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur • utter indistinctly • become vague or indistinct | ||||||
| smudge | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a smoky fire to drive away insects • a blemish made by dirt verb • make a smudge on; soil by smudging | ||||||
| stain | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a soiled or discolored appearance • (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible • anything regarded as making something unclean • a symbol of disgrace or infamy • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • color with a liquid dye or tint • produce or leave stains • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically • color for microscopic study | ||||||
