Smear Synonyms and Antonyms

smîr
To spread
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. cover
  2. coat
  3. apply
A discolored mark made by smearing
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. blot
  2. smudge
  3. daub
  4. smirch
  5. distortion
  6. blotch
  7. slander
  8. vilification
  9. smutch
  10. spot
  11. splotch
  12. put-up-job
  13. stain
  14. malignment
  15. slur
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*To defeat
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. trounce
  2. beat
  3. annihilate
  4. crush
  5. drub
  6. overpower
  7. overwhelm
  8. smash
  9. conquer
  10. steamroller
  11. thrash
  12. vanquish
  13. massacre
  14. wallop
  15. clobber
  16. cream
  17. shellac
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An act that brings discredit to the person who does it
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. blot
  2. smirch
  3. spot
  4. stain
An attempt to destroy someone's reputation
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. mudslinging
  2. smear campaign
A thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. cytologic smear
  2. cytosmear

Words Related to Smear

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Smear Sentence Examples

  • Most women should get a pap smear once a year.

  • Add a light smear to a slice of apple for an especially tasty treat.

  • To do this, the smear taker must have an up-to-date address for you.

  • Buy a gas mask and smear it with rancid animal fat.

  • Gently apply the eyeshadow-be careful not to smear it on thickly, as this will make it harder to remove for when you go to try on different colors.

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