Synonyms of smeared

smeared

verb

past tense of smear

1

as in painted

to rub an oily or sticky substance over

the toddler gleefully smeared her hair and face with maple syrup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• painted
• coated
• daubed
• besmeared
• plastered
• stained
• anointed
• bedaubed
• smudged
• greased
• dirtied
• oiled
• soiled
• tarred
• sullied
• besmirched
• blackened
• grimed
• smirched
• larded
• gummed
• begrimed
• muddied
• befouled
• mucked
• mired
• fouled
• pitched
• gaumed
• bemired

2

as in libeled

to make untrue and harmful statements about

he is willing to smear his opponent if doing so would win the election

Synonyms & Similar Words

• libeled
• libelled
• disgraced
• humiliated
• slandered
• maligned
• defamed
• vilified
• discredited
• blackened
• shamed
• traduced
• denigrated
• calumniated
• disparaged
• degraded
• aspersed
• detracted
• dishonored
• belittled
• disdained
• humbled
• debased
• scorned
• abased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• honored
• praised
• exalted
• applauded
• glorified
• commended
• respected
• admired
• acclaimed
• regarded
• esteemed
• worshiped
• worshipped
• revered
• adored
• venerated