English Synonym Finder

smear

Definitions

To coat, cover, or mark with a greasy, sticky, or dirty substance.

To damage or attempt to damage the reputation of someone by false or defamatory accusations.

A blurred or streaky mark made by or as if by a greasy or sticky substance.

Examples

The child managed to smear chocolate all over his clean white shirt.

The political candidate accused his opponent of running a smear campaign to damage his reputation.

Synonyms

smudge streak daub blur slander vilify besmirch

Antonyms

clean purify exonerate praise commend acquit vindicate