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smear

To spread something soft over a surface.

Meanings of «smear»

1 · verb

to spread something soft over a surface

She smeared butter over the warm toast.

2 · noun

a small sample taken for medical testing

The doctor took a smear to check for infection.

Similar: swabsamplespecimen

3 · noun

a false accusation meant to damage someone's reputation

The newspaper printed a smear against the town mayor.

Similar: slanderdefamationlibel

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«smear» in 17 languages
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