impaint

/ɪmˈpleɪnt/

Definitions

1. verb

to paint or coat with a poor-quality or inadequate paint

“The contractor impainted the walls to save costs, but the result was unsightly.”

2. noun

a person who impaints, especially someone who is not qualified to do so

“The homeowner hired an inexperienced worker as an impaint, and the result was a disaster.”

Synonyms

  • recoat
  • touch up

Antonyms

  • refurbish
  • restore