smear
Definitions
Noun
- Slanderous defamation
- A thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
- A blemish made by dirt
- An act that brings discredit to the person who does it
Verb
- Stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
- Make a smudge on; soil by smudging
- Cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
- Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
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Term
Definitions: 8
Fragments: 4
Sound Alikes: 9
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
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📰 This Word in the News:
AFL player Tristan Xerri banned for three games for ‘disgraceful’ blood smear
Mar 30, 2026 The Guardian
Mar 30, 2026 The Guardian
Deegan compares 'smear campaign' against JEA CEO to sales attempt
Feb 21, 2026 The Florida Times-Union
Feb 21, 2026 The Florida Times-Union