1. to spread or rub a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven way
2. to damage someone’s reputation by making false or harmful statements

1. a mark or stain made by spreading a substance
2. an attempt to damage someone’s reputation

Examples

• She accidentally smeared paint on her shirt.
• The child smeared peanut butter all over the table.
• The politician tried to smear his opponent with false accusations.
• There was a smear of chocolate on the kitchen counter.
• The newspaper article was just a smear against the mayor.
• He wiped the smear off the window with a cloth.
• Don’t smear the wet ink with your hand.