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smearto spread a greasy or sticky substance over something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to spread a greasy or sticky substance over something

Pronunciation (IPA): /smɪr/

Korean meaning: 기름기나 끈적한 것을 발라 더럽히다

Korean pronunciation: **스**미어

Example Sentences

  • The toddler managed to smear peanut butter all over the kitchen wall like a tiny Picasso.
  • Don't smear my name just because you're jealous of my success.
  • The makeup artist told her not to smear the foundation while applying it.

smear

VERB

//smɪr//

to spread a greasy or sticky substance over something

smear concept
💡 Concept

to spread a greasy or sticky substance over something

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smear rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Don't fear the smear, I'll make it clear!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/smɪr/
🇬🇧 UK/smɪə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootsmear

Origin

고대 영어 'smerian'에서 유래되어, '기름을 바르다'는 의미로 시작되었습니다. 시간이 지나며 물리적인 '더럽히기'에서 명예를 '더럽히는' 비유적 의미까지 확장되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

cleardearfearhearneartear
clear
dear
fear
hear
near
tear

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The toddler managed to smear peanut butter all over the kitchen wall like a tiny Picasso.

Don't smear my name just because you're jealous of my success.

The makeup artist told her not to smear the foundation while applying it.

😄 Fun example

His attempt to eat spaghetti on a first date resulted in a tomato sauce smear on his white shirt.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

spreadslatherdaubstainsoil

Antonyms

cleanpurifypraise

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