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."appearanceactionmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo have a substance smeared on (a surface)."She smeared her lips with lipstick."appearancesubstancemarkChat 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."politicsmediacommunicationlawsocietycharacterstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become spread by smearing."The wet paint smears if you touch it before it's dry. "appearancemarkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo climb without using footholds, using the friction from the shoe to stay on the wall."The rock climber smears his rubber shoe against the smooth, overhanging wall, hoping the friction will hold. "sportactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
