Smear
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British pronunciation/smˈi‍ə/
American pronunciation/ˈsmɪɹ/

Definition & Meaning of "smear"

to smear
01

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

Transitive: to smear a substance across a surface | to smear a substance on a surface
to smear definition and meaning
02

to tarnish someone's reputation with unfounded or malicious claims

Transitive: to smear a person or their reputation
03

to spread a dirty or unclean substance over a surface, resulting in a stain or discoloration

Transitive: to smear a surface | to smear a surface with a dirty substance
04

(climbing) to use the friction of one's shoe against the rock surface to gain traction and support

Intransitive
Smear
01

an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

02

a blemish made by dirt

03

a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope

04

slanderous defamation

smear

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The chef smeared sauce on the plate to add a decorative touch to the dish.
The child smeared paint on the wall, creating abstract patterns.
She accidentally smeared ink across the page, leaving a messy blot.
She smeared lipstick on her lips without using a mirror, resulting in uneven application.
He smeared grease on the gears to keep them running smoothly.
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