BUTTERING Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word buttering. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| coating | nounn | |||||
noun • a thin layer covering something • a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) • a heavy fabric suitable for coats • the work of applying something | ||||||
| spreading | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
noun • process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space • the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate • act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time | ||||||
| greasing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery) • anything regarded as making something unclean verb • lubricate with grease | ||||||
| lubricating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • have lubricating properties • apply a lubricant to • make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant | ||||||
| smearing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
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 | ||||||
