Smeared: meaning, definitions and examples

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smeared

 

[ smษชษ™d ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in art

To spread or daub (a surface) with an oily, greasy, or sticky substance in a carelessly or unskillful way.

Synonyms

daub, smudge, spread

Examples of usage

  • The artist smeared paint all over the canvas.
  • She smeared the clay on the sculpture to add texture.
Context #2 | Verb

in reputation

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

Synonyms

besmirch, defame, slander

Examples of usage

  • The tabloid smeared the celebrity with false rumors.
  • He was unfairly smeared by his political opponents.
Context #3 | Noun

makeup

A cosmetic that is spread over the face to give a smooth and even complexion.

Synonyms

cosmetic, foundation, makeup

Examples of usage

  • She applied a thin layer of foundation as a base makeup.
  • The makeup artist used a smudge-proof smear for the photoshoot.

Translations

Translations of the word "smeared" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manchado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฌเฅเคฌเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verschmiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bercak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะผะฐะทะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozmazany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใซใ˜ใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tachรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manchado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bulaลŸmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒˆ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุทุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozmazanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozmazanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถ‚ๆŠน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razmazano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smitandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒฆแƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™klษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manchado

Etymology

The word 'smeared' originated from Middle English 'smeren', which is related to Old English 'smorian' meaning 'to anoint'. The sense of 'spread (a greasy or sticky substance)' dates back to the late 16th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to spreading substances, damaging reputation, and makeup application.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,560, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.