BEDEW Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

bedew

verb

bi-ˈdü

Definition of bedew

as in to moisten

to make or become slightly or moderately wet her forehead gently bedewed with perspiration

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Verb

Mix with a spatula until the dry ingredients are just moistened; do not overmix.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Rainfall may provide all of the water your lawn needs; however, a quick, heavy downpour might not moisten the soil sufficiently.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of moisten

Verb

This helps the roots start growing but doesn’t make the bulbs damp enough to rot.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
The chassis features a unique rear hinge that splits slightly upon impact, helping to damp street vibrations and preventing the scooter from bottoming out on minor debris.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of damp

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Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

Verb

People pointed to enormous rocks that had been washed downriver during the earlier floods, as others standing on a suspension bridge over the water were warned off with whistles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Some pointed to enormous rocks washed downriver during the earlier floods, while others standing on a suspension bridge were warned off with whistles.

— Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of wash

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Pack a tube of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) in your first aid kit instead of antibiotic ointment and remember to flush all scrapes and cuts with copious amounts of clean water before covering them with the jelly.

— Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Willis scrambled for a touchdown on fourth-and-3 after being flushed out the pocket by Zeek Biggers….

— Omar Kelly August 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of flush

Verb

Apart from the penalty, Meta agreed as part of the settlement to algorithmic changes that could dampen engagement and the effectiveness of its advertising, dampening investor sentiment toward the resolution of the case.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
None of these concerns has dampened Yang’s enthusiasm for metagenomics, however.

— Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026

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