Smudging

Pronunciation: /ˈsmʌdʒ/

Smudging (noun)

  1. a dirty or blurry mark made by rubbing something.
  2. a cloud of smoke used to repel insects or protect plants.

Examples

  • The ink left a smudge on the paper.
  • She noticed a smudge on her glasses.

Common collocations: ink smudge, remove a smudge, dark smudge, thick smudge, smudge of smoke

Smudging (verb)

  1. to make a dirty or blurry mark by rubbing.
  2. to use smoke to repel insects or protect plants.

Examples

  • Be careful not to smudge the paint.
  • He accidentally smudged the drawing.

Synonyms of Smudging

Neutral

Antonyms of Smudging

  • — removing marks or dirt
  • — making something clear or understandable