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."substanceactionappearanceChat 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."communicationmediapoliticsactioncharacterstatementnegativemoralsocietylawvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become spread by smearing."The butter was smearing on the warm bread, making a greasy mess. "appearanceactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo climb without using footholds, using the friction from the shoe to stay on the wall."The rock climber was smearing on the blank slab, relying solely on the friction of her shoes to prevent her from falling. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething smeared or daubed."The child's artwork was a colorful smearing of paint across the paper. "appearanceartmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
