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The correct spelling is smeared.
How to pronounce smeared
verb
Say it like: Smee-red
The correct spelling is smeared. To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing. For example: "The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes."
Usage Examples
“The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes.”
“She smeared her lips with lipstick.”
“The opposition party attempted to smear the candidate by spreading incorrect and unverifiable rumors about their personal behavior.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.
- 2.To have a substance smeared on (a surface).
- 3.To damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about an individual, their statements, or their actions.
- 4.To become spread by smearing.
- 5.To climb without using footholds, using the friction from the shoe to stay on the wall.
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