Smear Definition
smear
noun
- slanderous defamation
- a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
- a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
- an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he made a huge blot on his copybook"
verb
- stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
- make a smudge on; soil by smudging
- cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it; "smear the wall with paint"; "daub the ceiling with plaster"
- charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
"Smear" in song lyrics
See how smear is used in real songs:
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"red mist, I wear, wet blood, big smear"
Insane Clown Posse — Alley Rat -
"A round of raps that'll pap smear"
Motion Man f/ Biz Markie — Hold Up -
"Some fear for the smear"
Simplé E — Play My Funk
Words that rhyme with smear
Usage tips for "smear"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "smear" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for smear to find words that pair well.