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smear
/smɪə(r)/
verb
rozmazać
Also
posmarowaćszkalować
Definition
To spread a greasy or sticky substance over a surface, or to damage someone's reputation by making false accusations.
Examples
He accidentally smeared paint on his new shirt.
Przypadkowo rozmazał farbę na swojej nowej koszuli.
The politician tried to smear his opponent's name with false rumors.
Polityk próbował szkalować nazwisko swojego przeciwnika fałszywymi plotkami.
Collocations
smear paintsmear mudsmear campaign
noun
smuga
Also
plama(f)oszczerstwo(n)
Definition
A mark or streak made by smearing, or a false and damaging statement about someone.
Examples
There was a smear of grease on the window.
Na oknie była smuga smaru.
The article contained a nasty smear against the company's CEO.
Artykuł zawierał paskudne oszczerstwo pod adresem prezesa firmy.
Collocations
a smear of dirta blood smeara smear test
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