Smear

Synonyms of smear

• sully
• tarnish
• stain
• besmirch

Antonyms of smear

• polish
• clear
• clean
• purify

Collocations of smear

smear campaign

Frequency: 80 %

The politician's opponents launched a smear campaign against him.

smear test

Frequency: 70 %

She went to the doctor for a routine smear test.

smear lipstick

Frequency: 60 %

She accidentally smeared her lipstick while eating.

smear paint

Frequency: 50 %

He used his fingers to smear paint across the canvas.

smear dirt

Frequency: 40 %

The children's hands were covered in dirt, leaving smears on the walls.

Idiomatic Expressions for smear

• Phrase: smear test
  Meaning: a medical procedure in which cells are collected from the cervix to check for abnormalities
  Usage: It's important for women to get regular smear tests to detect any signs of cervical cancer early.