SMEARING

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Scrabble letter values: S₁M₃E₁A₁R₁I₁N₁G₂ = 11

Definition

SMEARING is the present participle of SMEAR.

noun SMEAR: slanderous defamation.

Synonyms of SMEAR: vilification, malignment

“The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes.”
“She smeared her lips with lipstick.”
“The opposition party attempted to smear the candidate by spreading incorrect and unverifiable rumors about their personal behavior.”