SMEARS Synonyms
There are 34 synonyms of the word
smears.
(exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word smears. (close relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word smears. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SMEARS
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | besmirches | verbv | ||||
| 2 | darkens | verbv | ||||
| 3 | defames | verbv | ||||
| 4 | discredits | verbv | ||||
| 5 | libels | verbv | ||||
| 6 | maligns | verbv | ||||
| 7 | slanders | verbv | ||||
| 8 | taints | verbv | ||||
| 9 | tarnishes | verbv | ||||
| 10 | vilifies | verbv | ||||
| 11 | smirch | verbv | ||||
| 12 | blot | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | daub | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | smudge | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | spot | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | asperse | verbv | ||||
| 17 | besmirch | verbv | ||||
| 18 | blur | verbv | ||||
| 19 | calumniate | verbv | ||||
| 20 | coat | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For SMEARS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
smears, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
accuse
begrime
bemire
blemish
calumniation
calumny
charge
colly
cover
defamation
defect
error
fault
grime
mar
mistake
obloquy
rub
soil
traducement
Phrases (2)
cytologic specimenhatchet job
