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Smears

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

Definition

The definition of 'smears' is to spread or apply (a substance) thinly and unevenly over a surface.

Synonyms & similar words

malignment smutch besmirch cytosmear defame smudge daub stain slander asperse blot spot vilification sully cytologicsmear slur smirch blur calumniate smear denigrate spread daub smudge smeared coat paint besmirch stain soil mark grime dirty slather rub apply cover overlay plaster slick

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Example sentences

  1. He smears the paint on the wall.
  2. She smears jam on her bread.
  3. They smears sunscreen on their skin.
  4. The artist smears colors on the canvas.
  5. He smears mud on his shoes.

Quotes

  • "Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." - Henry Ward Beecher
  • "Painting is just another way of keeping a diary." - Pablo Picasso
  • "Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth." - Pablo Picasso

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