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Definition of smeared - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
cleanlinesshaving dirty or oily marks on a surface
- The window was smeared with fingerprints.
2.
visionblurred or unclear
- The writing on the wet paper was smeared and unreadable.
3.
reputationRare having a reputation damaged by false accusationsRare
- His name was smeared in the press.
Origin of smeared
Old English, smerian (to smear)
Terms with smeared included in their meaning
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sticky covering
covered or smeared with a sticky substance
religion
having been ceremonially smeared with oil
coating
covered or smeared with grease
cooking
covered or smeared with eggs
art
in the process of being blurred or smeared
coating
covered or smeared with a sticky substance
surface
covered or smeared with clay
appearance
having a smeared or blotchy appearance
Examples of smeared in a sentence
His shirt was smeared after the cooking session. The ink smeared across the page, making it hard to read. Her makeup was smeared after she cried. The politician's career was smeared by the scandal. Her reputation was smeared by false rumors.
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- French:maculé, brouillé, ...
- German:verschmiert, verleumdet, ...
- Italian:imbrattato, sfocato, ...
- Spanish:manchado, borroso, ...
- Portuguese:manchado, difamado, ...
- Chinese:沾满的, 模糊, ...
- Japanese:汚れた, ぼやけた, ...
- Arabic:مُلطَّخ, مُلَطَّخ, ...
- Hebrew:מָרוּחַ, מֻכְפָּשׁ, ...
- Russian:испачканный, размытый, ...
- Ukrainian:забруднений, розмазаний, ...
- Hindi:सना हुआ, धुंधला, ...
Definition of smear - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
applicationtr./intr. spread or coat a surface messily with a substancetr./intr.
- She smeared butter on the toast unevenly..
2.
reputationtr. damage someone's reputation with false accusationstr.
- The article smeared the politician's good name.
3.
climbingintr. TECH. climb using friction from shoesintr. TECH.
- The climber smeared up the rock face.
Noun
1.
cleaningmark or streak left by a greasy or sticky substance
- The window had a noticeable smear after the rain.
2.
reputationattempt to damage someone's reputation by false accusations
- The politician faced a smear in the newspapers during the election.
3.
biologyTECH. biological sample on a slideTECH.
- The lab technician prepared a blood smear.
4.
rock climbingTECH. climbing technique using shoe frictionTECH.
- He used a smear to ascend the rock face.
Images of smear
mark or streak left by a greasy or sticky substance 
biological sample on a slide
Expressions with smear
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deliberate effort to damage someone's reputation
The politician was a victim of a smear campaign.
damage someone's reputation by spreading false stories
The tabloids tried to smear the actor's name with outrageous, fabricated rumors.
methods used to damage someone's reputation
The politician used smear tactics to discredit his opponent.
insulting term to damage reputation
The politician used a smear word against his opponent.
medical test for cervical cancer screening
She went for her annual smear test.
medical test using cervix cell sample to check for cancer
The doctor performed a cervical smear during the checkup.
medical test for cervical cancer screening
She scheduled her annual pap smear for next week.
thin layer of blood spread on a slide for microscopic examination
The pathologist examined the blood smear to identify the cells..
medical test for cervical cancer detection
She scheduled her annual Papanicolaou smear.
Origin of smear
Old English, smerian (to anoint)
Examples of smear in a sentence
The child smeared chocolate on his face. They tried to smear her reputation with lies. He was smeared by the false rumors spread online. She smeared up the granite slab effortlessly. He smeared along the boulder, finding grip. There was a smear of chocolate on his face.
The artist left a smear of paint on the canvas. The smear campaign was relentless and brutal. She was the target of a smear that ruined her career. A smear was taken for further analysis. The doctor examined the tissue smear carefully. She mastered the smear to tackle difficult climbs. A smear was necessary on the slippery surface.
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- French:étaler, trace, ...
- German:schmieren, Fleck, ...
- Italian:spalmare, sbavatura, ...
- Spanish:untar, borrón, ...
- Portuguese:borrar, borrão, ...
- Chinese:涂抹, 污迹, ...
- Japanese:塗る, 汚れ, ...
- Arabic:لَطَّخَ, لطخة, ...
- Hebrew:לִמְרוֹחַ, מְרִיחָה, ...
- Russian:мазать, пятно, ...
- Ukrainian:мазати, пляма, ...
- Hindi:पोतना, धब्बा, ...
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