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Smear: meaning, definitions and examples

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smear

 

[ smษชษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in politics

To damage the reputation of (someone) by false accusations; slander.

Synonyms

defame, slander, vilify

Examples of usage

  • He tried to smear his opponent with false accusations.
  • The tabloids often smear celebrities for the sake of headlines.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

A sample of a substance placed on a slide for microscopic examination.

Synonyms

sample, specimen, swab

Examples of usage

  • The doctor took a smear to examine under the microscope.
  • A cervical smear test is used to detect any abnormalities.

Translations

Translations of the word "smear" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mancha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฌเฅเคฌเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schmierfleck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ noda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plama

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ“ใฟ (shimi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tache

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mancha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท leke

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ผ๋ฃฉ (eolluk)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุทุฎุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกmouha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkvrna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑก็‚น (wลซdiวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blettur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒฅแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™kษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mancha

Etymology

The word 'smear' originated from the Old English 'smyrian' meaning 'to anoint or rub with oil'. Over time, the meaning shifted to include the idea of spreading something over a surface, which eventually led to its current definitions.

See also: smearing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,626, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.