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smearing

UK
/ˈsmɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmɪrɪŋ/

Translations

smearingnoun
smearings
pl
diffamationSens médiatique ou politique ; accusation mensongère visant à nuire à la réputation.
The politician's campaign was marred by the smearing of his opponent's character.
La campagne du politicien a été entachée par la diffamation du caractère de son adversaire.
The smearing of paint on the canvas created a unique texture.
L’étalement de la peinture sur la toile a créé une texture unique.
Synonyms
marking
blurring
staining
smeary
smudge
smearinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsmɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmɪr.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe defamatory actions or motions that spread a substance.
diffamatoireS’emploie devant un nom pour qualifier des propos, accusations ou allégations visant à nuire à la réputation.
The senator denied the smearing allegations made during the debate.
Le sénateur a nié les allégations diffamatoires faites pendant le débat.
Synonyms
besmirching
tarnishing
defaming
slandering
maligning
disparaging
smudging
staining
streaking
daubing
spreading
sullying
smearverb

smearing

Gerund

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.
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.
Additional translations
calomnierSens figuré, plus soutenu.
salirSens plus général, pour rendre sale ou graisseux.
enduireSens concret, surtout pour une substance épaisse ou collante.
Synonyms
defame
blot
discredit
malign
smudge
stain
daub
spread
sully

Definitions

smearingnoun
The act of spreading a substance, especially a thick or sticky one, over a surface.
The smearing of paint on the canvas created a unique texture.
A false accusation intended to damage someone's reputation.
The politician's campaign was marred by the smearing of his opponent's character.
smearinggerund / present participle
Defamatory or intended to damage someone's reputation (used before a noun).
The senator denied the smearing allegations made during the debate.
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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