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A mark made by smearing.

Example: This detergent cleans windows without leaving smears.

Any of various forms of distortion that make a signal harder to see or hear.

A Pap smear.

Example: I'm going to the doctor's this afternoon for a smear.

A false attack.

To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

Example: The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes.

To have a substance smeared on (a surface).

Example: She smeared her lips with lipstick.

To damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about an individual, their statements, or their actions.

Example: The opposition party attempted to smear the candidate by spreading incorrect and unverifiable rumors about their personal behavior.

To become spread by smearing.

Example: The paint is still wet — don't touch it or it will smear.