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smear

UK
/smɪə/
US
/smɪr/
smearnoun
smears
pl
UK
/smɪə/
US
/smɪr/
Translations
There was a smear of paint on the wall after the renovation.
Il y avait une tache de peinture sur le mur après les travaux de rénovation.
frottisMédecine, analyse d'un prélèvement étalé sur une lame.
The doctor examined the blood smear under the microscope to check for abnormalities.
Le médecin a examiné le frottis sanguin au microscope pour vérifier s'il y avait des anomalies.
calomnieSens figuré, accusation visant à nuire à la réputation.
The politician's career was damaged by a smear campaign launched by his opponents.
La carrière du politicien a été compromise par une campagne de calomnie lancée par ses adversaires.
Additional translations
diffamationSens figuré, plus soutenu ou juridique.
Definitions
A mark or stain made by smearing.
There was a smear of paint on the wall after the renovation.
A false or slanderous accusation intended to damage someone's reputation.
The politician's career was damaged by a smear campaign launched by his opponents.
A sample of material spread thinly on a microscope slide for examination.
The doctor examined the blood smear under the microscope to check for abnormalities.
Synonyms
smudge
stain
daub
splotch
spot
mark
blot
smearverb
smeared
Past Simple
smeared
Past Participle
smearing
ing-form
UK
/smɪə/
US
/smɪr/
Translations
barbouillerSens concret, souvent familier.
The child smeared chocolate all over his face while eating the cake.
L'enfant s'est barbouillé le visage de chocolat en mangeant le gâteau.
diffamerSens figuré, réputation.
The politician attempted to smear his opponent with baseless allegations.
Le politicien a tenté de diffamer son adversaire avec des accusations infondées.
She smeared butter on the toast before serving it.
Elle a étalé du beurre sur le toast avant de le servir.
Additional translations
enduireSens concret, surtout pour une substance épaisse ou collante.
calomnierSens figuré, plus soutenu.
salirSens plus général, pour rendre sale ou graisseux.
Definitions
To spread or apply a substance, typically a thick or sticky one, over a surface.
She smeared butter on the toast before serving it.
To damage someone's reputation by making false or misleading accusations.
The politician attempted to smear his opponent with baseless allegations.
To make something dirty or greasy by rubbing it with a sticky or oily substance.
The child smeared chocolate all over his face while eating the cake.
Synonyms
daub
stain
discredit
blot
smudge
malign
defame
sully
spread
smearadjective
more smear
Comp.
most smear
Super.
UK
/smɪə/
US
/smɪr/
Used attributively (e.g., "smear campaign"); generally ungradable.
Translations
diffamatoireSens lié à la diffamation ou au dénigrement.
The candidate denounced the smear tactics used during the election.
Le candidat a dénoncé les tactiques diffamatoires utilisées pendant l'élection.
Additional translations
cytologiqueMédecine, pour un examen de type frottis.
Definitions
Relating to, involving, or characterized by defamation or slander.
The candidate denounced the smear tactics used during the election.
Relating to a diagnostic test in which a sample is smeared on a slide, especially a cervical smear test.
She booked an appointment for a routine smear test.
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