Synonyms for

Smearing

Verb / ˈsmɪrɪŋ / Another word for smearing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Smearing is the act of spreading or applying a liquid or substance over a surface in a messy or uneven way.

Synonyms & similar words

slander smirch defame denigrate calumniate smutch smear smudge sully besmirch asperse blur daub spread coat daub cover paint mark stain muddy grime soil dirty pollute defile tarnish blot spot sully disgrace besmirch debase

Example sentences

  1. He was smearing paint all over the walls.
  2. She accidentally smeared ketchup on her shirt.
  3. The artist was smearing the colors together to create a beautiful sunset.
  4. The mud from the garden was smearing all over the kitchen floor.
  5. He was smearing the lotion on his sunburned skin.

Quotes

  • The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.
  • I am a being of Heaven and Earth, of thunder and lightning, of rain and wind, of the galaxies.
  • We are all broken, that's how the light gets in.

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