Smearing

Pronunciation: /ˈsmɪrɪŋ/

Smearing (noun)

  1. The act of spreading a soft substance over a surface.
  2. An action that harms someone's reputation by spreading false information.

Examples

  • Smearing the paint on the canvas created a beautiful texture.
  • Smearing someone's character can lead to serious consequences.

Common collocations: smearing cream, smearing butter, smearing someone's name, smearing tactics

Synonyms of Smearing

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Smearing

  • — The opposite action of smearing is cleaning.
  • — Wiping removes smears rather than creating them.