Antonyms for smudge

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : smuhj

Phonetic Transcription : smʌdʒ

Definition of smudge

Origin : early 15c., smogen "to soil, stain, blacken," of obscure origin. Related: Smudged; smudging. Meaning "make a smoky fire" is from 1860, hence smudge-pot (1903). The noun meaning "a stain, spot, smear" is first attested 1768, from the verb.

noun dirt smear
verb smear, dirty

Example sentences :

Such is the story of the hole which you have marked, and of the smudge upon the wood.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Ahead, he could see the smudge of the Black Fleet's smoke on the horizon.
Extract from : « Raiders Invisible » by Desmond Winter Hall

And to-day "the smudge" has grown more than ever ineffective.
Extract from : « Women's Wild Oats » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

"Come to council," I sent up, while they helped to keep the smudge thick.
Extract from : « Pluck on the Long Trail » by Edwin L. Sabin

“What a shame,” he said, as it fell on his letter, and made a smudge.
Extract from : « Eric, or Little by Little » by Frederic W. Farrar

Come now, Fairy, you needn't wrinkle up that smudge of a nose at me.
Extract from : « Prudence Says So » by Ethel Hueston

Oil of citronella will drive them away for a time but a "smudge" may be necessary.
Extract from : « How Girls Can Help Their Country » by Juliette Low

It might pass in my handwriting, with a smudge for paternal grief—it might.
Extract from : « The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete » by George Meredith

He opened his silver cigarette case and rubbed a smudge from the initials.
Extract from : « When the Owl Cries » by Paul Bartlett

“Good-morning, girls,” he greeted them, wiping a smudge of oil off his face.
Extract from : « Missing at Marshlands » by Cleo Garis

Synonyms for smudge

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