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Synonyms & Antonyms of smearing
(Entry 1 of 2)
the making of false statements that damage another's reputation
- this smearing has got to stop, or the voters will conclude that there's absolutely no one worth voting for
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smearing
verbpresent participle of smear
Synonyms & Antonyms of smearing (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
- the toddler gleefully smeared her hair and face with maple syrup
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2
to make untrue and harmful statements about
- he is willing to smear his opponent if doing so would win the election
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