verb🔗ShareTo 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."appearanceactionsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo have a substance smeared on (a surface)."She smeared her lips with lipstick."appearancesubstanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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."politicsmediacommunicationlawcharactersocietymoralstatementvaluewordactionnegativeattitudebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become spread by smearing."The wet paint smeared when I accidentally brushed against the wall. "appearanceactionmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo climb without using footholds, using the friction from the shoe to stay on the wall."The climber smeared his shoe against the smooth rock, hoping the friction would hold. "sporttechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
