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to spread a soft or liquid substance on a surface in a messy way
She toasted the bread and smeared cream cheese on top.
His face was smeared with mud.
if you smear paint, ink, or a similar substance, or if it smears, it spreads accidentally and makes a mess
The ink tends to smear on shiny paper.
to make the surface of something dirty by rubbing it
The glass was so smeared I could hardly see my reflection in it.
to try to damage someone's reputation by telling lies about them
This is a cynical attempt to smear a political rival.
