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smeared


Meanings
  • Verb

    Spread or mark (something) over a surface with a smear of a substance, especially an unwelcome or unpleasant one.

    - "The child smeared chocolate on the walls."
    - "The detective found a smear of blood on the window sill."

Synonyms

coat , cover , layer , spread
Variants
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smear , smeared , smearer , smearers , smearing , smears
Etymology
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From Old English smearan, from smir, smear, mark, stain.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'smeared' is often used in forensics to describe bloodstains or other physical evidence.

  2. In literature, 'smeared' has been used metaphorically to describe the tarnishing of a reputation or the spreading of false rumors.


Related Concepts
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  1. Stain: A mark or discoloration on a surface, often permanent and unwelcome.

  2. Defamation: The act of making false statements or spreading damaging rumors about someone, often resulting in harm to their reputation.


Culture
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Smeared is often used in a negative context to describe an unwelcome or unpleasant situation, such as a smear campaign or a smear of dirt. It can also be used figuratively to describe a situation where something is tarnished or damaged, such as a reputation or a relationship.

How to Memorize "smeared"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of spreading a substance over a surface, leaving a smear.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the feeling of something unwelcome or unpleasant.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the rule: Smeared starts with an S, just like Stain.


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