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smudge

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of smudge

to make dirty

She accidentally smudged the phone's screen.

Synonyms of smudge

befoul, begrime, bemire, besmirch, blacken, daub, dirty, foul, grime, mire, muck, muddy, smirch, soil, stain, sully

Words Related to smudge

contaminate, defile, pollute, taint

confuse, disarrange, disarray, dishevel, disorder, draggle, jumble, mess, muddle

Near Antonyms of smudge

decontaminate, purge, purify

disinfect, sanitize

brush, dry-clean, dust, launder, mop, rinse, scour, scrub, sweep, wash, wipe

brighten, deodorize, freshen, renew, spruce (up)

straighten (up), tidy (up)

Antonyms of smudge

smudge

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of smudge

a mark of guilt or disgrace

had not the slightest smudge to damage her reputation

Synonyms of smudge

blot, brand, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Words Related to smudge

discredit, disesteem, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, guilt, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

corruption, depravity, immorality, iniquity, sin, vice

Near Antonyms of smudge

award, credit, honor

chasteness, chastity, modesty, purity, stainlessness

honesty, integrity, probity, rectitude, uprightness

goodness, righteousness, virtuousness

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