Antonyms for be smearing


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : bih-smeer
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈsmɪər


Definition of be smearing

Origin :
  • Old English bismierwan, besmyrwan (West Saxon), besmerwan (Anglian); see be- + smear (v.). Related: Besmeared; besmearing.
  • As in pollution : noun dirtiness, contamination
  • As in plaster : verb spread, smear
  • As in blur : verb make dirty
  • As in smirch : verb corrupt
  • As in bedaub : verb smear
  • As in besmear : verb defile
  • As in dab : verb blot up; touch lightly
  • As in daub : verb coat; make dirty
  • As in discolor : verb fading, dirtying of hue
  • As in foul : verb make or become dirty

Synonyms for be smearing

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