Antonyms for overspread

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : oh-ver-spred

Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈsprɛd

Definition of overspread

Origin : c.1200, "to spread throughout," from over- + spread (v.). Related: Overspread (past tense); overspreading. Old English had ofersprædan "to overlay, cover."

As in infest : adj flood, overrun
As in covered : adj plentifully bestrewn
As in invade : verb attack and encroach
As in overrun : verb infest, spread over; exceed
As in pervade : verb affect strongly; spread through
As in smear : verb rub on, spread over
As in blanket : verb cover
As in suffuse : verb spread out
As in cover : verb wrap, hide
As in envelop : verb encase, hide
As in fill : verb to put in and occupy the whole of

Example sentences :

We reached Penrith as the grey of dawn had overspread the sky.
Extract from : « Recollections of Dante Gabriel Rossetti » by T. Hall Caine

A vivid flame of scarlet had overspread the Duke's countenance.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

But the radiance that now overspread it was from an inward source.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

Watching her he beheld the scarlet stain that overspread her face.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

The stern, dark face of the Alcalde was overspread by a grim smile.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series » by Rafael Sabatini

The snow has overspread the earth and kept it warm all these months.
Extract from : « What the Blackbird said » by Mrs. Frederick Locker

A grayish tinge, absolutely foreign to it, had overspread his face.
Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter

The banker turned away his face to hide the gloom that overspread it.
Extract from : « Caught In The Net » by Emile Gaboriau

Peaceful shadows enwrapped the house and overspread the lawn.
Extract from : « Shapes that Haunt the Dusk » by Various

A flush of astonishment—of indefinable emotion, overspread her face.
Extract from : « The Ghost » by William. D. O'Connor

Synonyms for overspread

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