Synonyms for

Scrawled

Verb / skrɔ:ld / Another word for scrawled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to write or draw something quickly and carelessly

Synonyms & similar words

scrawl scribble scribbled jotted doodled etched inscribed scribbled scratched engraved graffiti graffiti-ed marked penciled penning recorded scribbled scribbled-upon

Example sentences

  1. She scrawled her name on the paper with a crayon.
  2. The graffiti artist scrawled his message on the wall.
  3. The doctor scrawled a prescription for the patient.
  4. He scrawled a note to himself on a sticky pad.
  5. The child scrawled a picture of his family.

Quotes

  • I scrawled my name in the sand, and the sea took it away.
  • The graffiti scrawled on the walls of the city is a stark reminder of the anger and frustration of its residents.
  • I scrawled my thoughts on the paper, hoping to make sense of them.

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