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smeared

UK
/smɪəd/
US
/smɪrd/

Translations

smearedadjective
more smeared
Comp.
most smeared
Super.
UK
/smɪəd/
US
/smɪrd/
The child's face was smeared with chocolate after eating the cake.
Le visage de l'enfant était barbouillé de chocolat après avoir mangé le gâteau.
terniAu sens figuré, pour une réputation ou une image dégradée.
The politician's smeared reputation made it difficult for him to win the election.
La réputation ternie du politicien lui a rendu difficile la victoire à l'élection.
flouPour une image, une marque ou une ligne rendue indistincte.
The photo was too smeared to make out any faces.
La photo était trop floue pour distinguer des visages.
Additional translations
maculéS'emploie surtout pour des taches visibles sur une surface ou sur la peau.
brouilléSurtout pour une image ou un texte rendu moins net par étalement ou frottement.
Synonyms
blotted
stained
smudged
spotted
daubed
smearverb

smeared

Past Simple

smeared
Past Simple
smeared
Past Participle
smearing
Gerund
UK
/smɪə/
US
/smɪr/
She smeared butter on the toast before serving it.
Elle a étalé du beurre sur le toast avant de le servir.
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.
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.
Additional translations
enduireSens concret, surtout pour une substance épaisse ou collante.
calomnierSens figuré, plus soutenu.
salirSens plus général, pour rendre sale ou graisseux.
Synonyms
smudge
blot
stain
daub
spread
sully
defame
discredit
malign

Definitions

smearedadjective
Spread or daubed with a sticky or greasy substance.
The child's face was smeared with chocolate after eating the cake.
Having a reputation or character that has been tarnished or damaged.
The politician's smeared reputation made it difficult for him to win the election.
(of an image, mark, or line) blurred or smudged so that details are unclear
The photo was too smeared to make out any faces.
smearverb
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.
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