The antonyms for the word "be-daubs" are "clean," "polish," "neaten," "brush," and "straighten." When we say "be-daubs" we mean to smear or cover something thickly and messily with a substance, usually paint or a similar material. However, using the antonyms, we can denote actions such as cleaning the surface, polishing it until it shines and removing any unwanted dirt or smears. When we neaten or brush something, we tidy up the surface and make it look neat and clean. These antonyms for "be-daubs" are more optimistic and suggest that we can restore or improve the appearance of an object, rather than smearing it messily.