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smear
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- pronunciation:
- smir
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
smears, smearing, smeared |
| definition 1: |
to spread or apply on or over a surface.
They smeared jelly on the bread.- synonyms:
- spread
- similar words:
- apply, daub
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| definition 2: |
to coat or spread with something sticky, greasy, or oily.
She smeared her face with suntan lotion.- synonyms:
- coat, daub
- similar words:
- grease
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| definition 3: |
to damage the reputation or name of by using slander.
His opponent smeared him in the last election.- synonyms:
- slander
- similar words:
- malign, stain
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| definition 4: |
to be or become spread or smudged on or over a surface.
Her makeup smeared in the rain.- synonyms:
- smudge
- similar words:
- run, spread, stain
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| related words: |
blacken, blur, coat, dab, disgrace, grease, rub, soil |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a mark or spot made by spreading a sticky or greasy substance over a surface; smudge.
I had to clean off the smear with a soapy rag.- synonyms:
- smudge, stain
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| related words: |
blur, culture, dab, daub, disgrace |
| derivation: |
smearer (n.) |
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