smear /smēr/

1. A rub with, or a mark or patch of, anything sticky or oily
2. The matter so applied, esp to a slide for microscopic study
3. A fine glaze for pottery
4. A slur, defamatory accusation
5. Grease (obsolete)

1. To spread something sticky or oily over
2. To apply in a smear or smears
3. To rub smearily
4. To anoint
5. To defame

smearˈer noun

smearˈily adverb

smearˈiness noun

smearˈy adjective

1. Sticky
2. Greasy
3. Ready to smear
4. Showing smears

smear campaign noun

A series of verbal or written attacks intended to defame or discredit

smearˈ-dab see lemon²

smear tactics plural noun

Tactics employed in a smear campaign

smear test noun

A test involving the microscopic study of a smear, as for example a cervical smear (qv under cervix)

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