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smeared

/smɪrd/ /smɪərd/

Meanings
verb
To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

Examples :

"The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes."
appearance action substance

Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration accusations

accusations noun

/ˌækjuˈzeɪʃənz/

The act of accusing.

"The manager addressed the accusations of unfair treatment that several employees had made. "

Illustration accidentally

accidentally adverb

/ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration opposition

opposition noun

/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

Illustration statements

statements noun

/ˈsteɪt.mənts/

A declaration or remark.

"The teacher asked us to write statements about what we learned in class today. "

Illustration slandering

slandering verb

/ˈslændərɪŋ/ /ˈslɑːndərɪŋ/

To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of.

"He was fired for slandering his boss by falsely accusing him of stealing money. "

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misrepresenting verb

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪŋ/ /ˌmɪsˌrɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To represent falsely; to inaccurately portray something.

"The fraudster misrepresented himself as a lawyer."

Illustration reputation

reputation noun

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

What somebody is known for.

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

Illustration otherwise

otherwise adjective

/ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/

Other than supposed; different.

"He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

Illustration unverifiable

unverifiable adjective

/ˌʌnvɛrɪˈfaɪəbl/ /ˌʌnvəˈrɪfaɪəbl/

Not capable of being verified, confirmed, checked or proven.

"The student's excuse for being late, a claim that a UFO blocked the road, was completely unverifiable. "