smearing

Definitions

The act of spreading or smudging a substance, such as grease or paint, over a surface.

The action of damaging someone's reputation through false or defamatory statements.

A blurring or distortion of an image or signal.

Examples

The child was caught smearing finger paint all over the living room wall.

The political campaign was accused of smearing their opponent with false allegations.

Synonyms

besmirching slandering defaming libeling maligning vilifying tarnishing

Antonyms

praising lauding exalting honoring commending extolling vindicating