Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Smearing.
Smearing - as a noun
A thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cytologic smearcytosmearHypernyms (Closely Related)
cytologic specimenHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Smearing - as a verb
Stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
begrime12bemire10colly10grime8soil4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a smudge on; soil by smudging
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blur6smudge10smutch13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rub5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
Example: "Smear the wall with paint"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
daub7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cover10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Example: "The journalists have defamed me!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asperse9besmirch17calumniate14defame12denigrate11slander8smirch13sully8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accuse10charge12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She was accused of smearing mud on the wall."
"The smearing paint on the canvas created a beautiful abstract painting."
"He had a smearing of dirt across his face."
"The newspaper published a smearing article about the politician."
"Her smearing lipstick ruined her otherwise perfect makeup."
Word Game Points
Is SMEARING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, smearing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SMEARING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SMEARING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, smearing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSMEARING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is SMEARING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, smearing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSMEARING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
