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Noun
Plural for a mark or streak of a greasy or sticky substance
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“I reached with a napkin to delete from her chin a smear of sauce that was driving me crazy.”
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Plural for a false accusation intended to damage someone's reputation
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“Just as he desires that there should be no smear on his good name, so must he be anxious not to smear the reputation of his fellow man.”
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(medicine, women's health) Plural for a Pap smear
“I'll be going to the doctor's this afternoon for a smear.”
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Plural for a (degree of) loss or lack of reputation or respect
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Plural for an outer layer or covering
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Plural for a small amount of something
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Plural for a censure of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes
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Plural for a thing that cannot be seen or heard clearly
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Plural for an insult, or that which is interpreted as one
Verb
To rub a (typically oily or sticky) substance over
Smear a little olive oil over the inside of the salad bowl.”
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To cause to be soiled or dirty
“More commonly, the wife calls a work party to help build and then smear the walls with mud.”
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To make hurtful and untrue comments about
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“At the press conference, Tsai signed a statement promising not to abuse any person's character, smear anyone's reputation or engage in personal attacks.”
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To cover with drops or spots of something
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To apply or provide with a layer or covering of something
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To lubricate, coat, or impregnate with oil
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To make, or cause to be, blur or dim
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To betray someone's trust
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