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to smear
01
to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner
02
to tarnish someone's reputation with unfounded or malicious claims
03
to spread a dirty or unclean substance over a surface, resulting in a stain or discoloration
04
(climbing) to use the friction of one's shoe against the rock surface to gain traction and support
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
Example
The spilled coffee smeared the pages of the book, leaving brown stains on the paper.
The mud from the garden smeared the carpet, leaving dark stains on the fibers.
The sauce from the spaghetti smeared the white tablecloth, leaving orange stains.
The mechanic's hands were smeared with engine grease after working on the car.
The children's hands were smeared with colorful markers after a day of crafting and drawing.
