nounπShareA mark made by smearing."This detergent cleans windows without leaving smears."markappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various forms of distortion that make a signal harder to see or hear."The loud static on the radio caused a smear of noise, making it impossible to understand the news report. "signalelectronicstechnologysoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Pap smear."The doctor recommended a Pap smear to check for any potential health issues. "medicinebodyanatomysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA false attack."The politician called the news article a smear designed to ruin his reputation before the election. "politicsmediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA maneuver in which the shoe is placed onto the holdless rock, and the friction from the shoe keeps it in contact"The climber relied on a precise smear to maintain contact with the blank wall. "sporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rough glissando in jazz music."The saxophonist played a beautiful smear over the chord changes, creating a smooth transition. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing."The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes."appearanceactionsubstancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a substance smeared on (a surface)."She smeared her lips with lipstick."appearanceactionsubstancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about an individual, their statements, or their actions."The opposition party attempted to smear the candidate by spreading incorrect and unverifiable rumors about their personal behavior."politicsmediacommunicationactionstatementcharactermoralnegativesocietylawwordpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become spread by smearing."The spilled jam smeared across the kitchen counter. "appearanceactionmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo climb without using footholds, using the friction from the shoe to stay on the wall."The climber carefully smeared up the rock face, relying on the friction of his shoes to ascend. "sporttechnicalactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
