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Word: Smear
Speech Type: Verb
Old English smierwan (verb), smeoru ‘ointment, grease’, of Germanic origin; related to German schmieren (verb), Schmer (noun)
smɪə
coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance
Short Definition:coat or mark something messily or carelessly
Examples:- his face was smeared with dirt
damage the reputation of (someone) by false accusations; slander
Short Definition:damage reputation of someone by false accusations
Examples:- someone was trying to smear her by faking letters
Word: Smear
Speech Type: Noun
smɪə
a mark or streak of a greasy or sticky substance
Short Definition:mark or streak of greasy or sticky substance
Examples:- there was an oil smear on his jacket
a sample of tissue or other material taken from part of the body, spread thinly on a microscope slide for examination, typically for medical diagnosis
Short Definition:sample of tissue or other material taken from part of body, spread thinly on microscope slide for examination
Examples:- the smears were stained for cryptosporidium
a false accusation intended to damage someone's reputation
Short Definition:false accusation intended to damage someone's reputation
Examples:- the popular press were indulging in unwarranted smears
an insecure foothold
Short Definition:insecure foothold
Examples:- soon you're eyeballing the top, just one smear away
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