smear in a sentence

Meaning: 1) to spread or apply (a substance) thinly and evenly over a surface, especially in a rough or careless manner 2) a mark or stain made by smearing 3) a substance used for smearing 4) a campaign to damage the reputation of a person or organization by making false accusations or spreading rumors Similar words: besmirch, blot, defame, discredit, disparage, soil, stain, sully, tarnish,

She scrubbed vigorously to remove the smear of ink from the paper.
The artist used her fingers to smear the colors together on the canvas.
We engaged in a heated debate about the political smear tactics used in the recent election, dissecting the ethical implications and potential impact on public perception.
He scrutinized the smear of data on the graph, trying to discern any patterns or anomalies.
She didn't realize there was a smear of toothpaste on her chin.
Can you help me clean this smear off the mirror?
We need to clean the smear of dirt off the patio furniture.
Despite his efforts to maintain cleanliness, he couldn't avoid the occasional smear of toothpaste in the bathroom sink.
We noticed a smear of grease on the kitchen counter after cooking dinner.
The politician's reputation was tarnished by a smear campaign launched by his opponents.
I accidentally left a smear of sunscreen on the doorknob.
The dog ran through the mud and got a smear on its fur.
I chuckled at the smear of flour on her apron while she baked cookies.
We couldn't see through the window because of the smear of condensation.
They giggled when they saw the smear of paint on his earlobe.
He noticed a smear of paint on his shoes after working in the garage.
Could you pass me a napkin? I need to wipe this smear off the table.
We spotted a smear of ink on the desk where the pen leaked.
I accidentally left a smear of lipstick on the collar of his shirt.
We spent hours scrubbing the smear of marker off the whiteboard.
They laughed at the smear of flour on her cheek from baking.
Did you see the smear of sauce on the tablecloth?
There's a smear of dirt on the car window that's obstructing my view.
They gasped at the smear of blood on the sidewalk, wondering what had happened.
She dabbed at the smear of sauce on her shirt with a napkin.
I hate it when I accidentally smear mascara on my eyelids.
She sighed as she noticed the smear of dirt on her freshly washed car.
She frowned at the smear of lipstick on the rim of her coffee cup.
He tried to hide the smear of chocolate on his face with his hand.
We couldn't ignore the smear of pollen on the windshield of the car.
He tried to wipe the smear of oil off his car's windshield.
She carefully wiped away the smear of blood from the wound.
She meticulously removed every smear of grime from the antique silverware before presenting it at the auction.
They noticed a smear of oil on the driveway from the leaking car.
He carefully removed the smear of peanut butter from the jar's lid.
We need to investigate the smear of allegations against the company before making any decisions.
She felt frustrated by the smear of misinformation circulating about her online.
She noticed a smear of chocolate on her son's face after he ate a cookie.
She used a tissue to wipe the smear off the window.
He used a cloth to clean the smear of dust off the antique vase.
We must be cautious not to engage in smear tactics during the election campaign.
They were taken aback by the smear of graffiti defacing the historic monument, prompting them to take immediate action to restore its beauty.
We encountered a smear of resistance from the opposing party when trying to pass the new legislation, but we remained steadfast in our convictions.
They conducted a thorough investigation to uncover the smear of corruption within the organization.
They saw a smear of sauce on the edge of the plate.
They meticulously analyzed the forensic evidence, including the faint smear of lipstick on the rim of the glass, to piece together the events of the crime.
They shook their heads at the smear of dirt tracked across the clean floor.
He groaned in frustration as he saw the smear of coffee on his laptop screen.
I couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration as I noticed the smear of bureaucracy slowing down the progress of the project.
We discovered a smear of mud on the carpet after coming in from outside.