Pronunciation: /smɪr/
noun a mark or stain made by smudging or spreading something
A1 She had a smear of ketchup on her cheek.
A2 The artist used a smear of paint to create a shadow effect.
B1 There was a smear of mud on the floor from the boots.
B2 The politician's reputation was tarnished by a smear campaign.
C1 The journalist uncovered a smear of corruption within the government.
C2 The forensic team found a smear of blood at the crime scene.
verb to spread or daub (a substance) thinly or untidily over a surface
A1 She accidentally smeared paint on her shirt.
A2 He smeared sunscreen on his face before going to the beach.
B1 The politician tried to smear his opponent's reputation with false accusations.
B2 The artist used a palette knife to smear the paint across the canvas.
C1 The tabloid newspaper attempted to smear the celebrity's image with scandalous stories.
C2 The defense attorney claimed that the evidence against his client was a smear campaign by the prosecution.
formal The forensic team found a smear of blood on the wall at the crime scene.
informal Don't smear your lipstick when you're applying it.
slang I can't believe she tried to smear my reputation like that.
figurative The politician attempted to smear his opponent with false accusations.
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