smear

A noun with multiple meanings: a slanderous accusation intended to damage a reputation; a thin layer of a substance, such as a tissue or blood sample, spread on a slide for microscopic examination; a mark or stain made by a dirty substance; or an action that brings discredit upon the person who performs it.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: клеветническое обвинение, направленное на подрыв репутации; тонкий слой вещества, например образца ткани или крови, нанесённый на предметное стекло для микроскопического исследования; пятно или след, оставленный грязным веществом; или действие, которое позорит того, кто его совершает.esSustantivo con varios significados: acusación difamatoria destinada a dañar la reputación; capa fina de una sustancia, como una muestra de tejido o sangre, extendida sobre un portaobjetos para examen microscópico; mancha o rastro dejado por una sustancia sucia; o una acción que deshonra a quien la comete.frNom avec plusieurs sens : une accusation calomnieuse destinée à nuire à la réputation ; une fine couche de substance, comme un échantillon de tissu ou de sang, étalée sur une lame pour examen au microscope ; une tache ou une traînée laissée par une substance sale ; ou une action qui déshonore celui qui la commet.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine verleumderische Anschuldigung, die darauf abzielt, den Ruf zu schädigen; eine dünne Schicht einer Substanz, z. B. einer Gewebe- oder Blutprobe, die für die mikroskopische Untersuchung auf einen Objektträger aufgetragen wird; ein Fleck oder eine Spur, die von einer schmutzigen Substanz hinterlassen wurde; oder eine Handlung, die den, der sie begeht, in Verruf bringt.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: acusação difamatória destinada a arruinar a reputação de alguém; camada fina de uma substância, como uma amostra de tecido ou sangue, espalhada numa lâmina para exame ao microscópio; mancha ou marca deixada por uma substância suja; ou ato que envergonha quem o pratica.zh一个多义词，指为损害他人名誉而进行的诽谤性指控；也指涂抹在载玻片上用于显微镜检查的薄层物质（如组织或血液样本）；还可指污物留下的污渍或痕迹，或指使行为人蒙羞的行为。arاسم متعدد المعاني: اتهام كاذب يهدف إلى تشويه السمعة؛ طبقة رقيقة من مادة كالدم أو الأنسجة توضع على شريحة زجاجية للفحص المجهري؛ أثر أو بقعة يتركها شيء قذر؛ أو فعل يجلب العار على فاعله.

1. Slanderous defamation B2 formal

   A false and malicious statement intended to damage someone's reputation.

   • The politician accused his opponent of launching a smear campaign.
   • The article was a deliberate smear against the company's CEO.
   • She sued the newspaper for publishing a smear about her family.

   ruКлеветаesDifamación calumniosafrDiffamation calomnieusedeVerleumdungptDifamaçãozh诽谤arقذف وتشهير

   Синонимы: aspersioncalumnydefamationdenigrationlibelslanderslurvilification

   Антонимы: acclaimcommendationhomagepraisetribute

2. Medical sample B2 formal medical

   A thin layer of tissue or bodily fluid spread on a glass slide for microscopic examination.

   • The doctor took a cervical smear to check for abnormalities.
   • The lab technician prepared a blood smear for analysis.
   • A Pap smear is a routine test for detecting cervical cancer.

   ruМазокesFrotisfrfrottisdeAbstrichptEsfregaçozh涂片arمسحة

   Синонимы: film

3. Dirty mark A2 informal

   A stain or mark made by a greasy or sticky substance.

   • There was a smear of paint on his shirt.
   • She wiped the smear of jam off the table.
   • The window had a smear of dirt across it.

   ruПятноesManchafrtache (grasse)deSchmutzfleckptManchazh污渍arلطخة

   Синонимы: blemishblotmarksmirchsmudgesplotchspotstainstreak

   Антонимы: cleanlinesscleanness

4. Discrediting act C1 formal

   An action that brings shame or dishonor to the person who performs it.

   • His betrayal was a smear on his own character.
   • Spreading rumors is a smear on one's integrity.
   • The scandal was a smear that tarnished his reputation.

   ruПозорesDifamación, calumniafrDiffamation, calomniedeSchandeptDifamaçãozh耻辱arعار

   Синонимы: aspersioncalumnydefamationlibelslanderslurvilification

   Антонимы: acclaimcommendationhonorpraise

• smears plural form
• smears' possessive plural form
• smear's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of spreading a substance over a surface, or to damage someone's reputation by spreading false or malicious information.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по нанесению вещества на поверхность или для нанесения ущерба чьей-либо репутации путём распространения ложной или злонамеренной информации.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de aplicar o extender una sustancia sobre una superficie, o para dañar la reputación de alguien difundiendo información falsa o malintencionada.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'étaler une substance sur une surface, ou pour nuire à la réputation de quelqu'un en propageant des informations fausses ou malveillantes.deVerb, das das Auftragen einer Substanz auf eine Oberfläche bezeichnet oder das Schädigen des Rufs einer Person durch die Verbreitung falscher oder böswilliger Informationen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de espalhar ou aplicar uma substância sobre uma superfície, ou para prejudicar a reputação de alguém espalhando informações falsas ou mal-intencionadas.zh动词，指把某种物质涂抹在表面上，也指通过散布虚假或恶意的信息来损害他人名誉。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على دهن أو تلطيخ سطح ما بمادة، أو على الإضرار بسمعة شخص بنشر معلومات كاذبة أو معلومات سيئة عنه.

1. Spread a substance B1 formal

   To spread a sticky or greasy substance over a surface.

   • She smeared butter on the bread.
   • He smeared paint across the canvas.
   • The child smeared jam all over the table.

   ruНамазыватьesuntarfrétalerdeBestreichenptEspalhar uma substânciazh涂抹arدهن

   Синонимы: anointapplybedaubbesmearcoatcoverdaubplasterrubspread

   Антонимы: cleanscrapewipe

2. Make a dirty mark B1 formal

   To cause a mark or stain by rubbing or smudging.

   • The ink smeared when I touched the paper.
   • Her mascara smeared from the rain.
   • He accidentally smeared the fresh paint with his sleeve.

   ruРазмазатьesmanchar untandofrtacher en étalantdeVerschmierenptBorrarzh涂抹arتلطيخ

   Синонимы: besmearblotdaubdirtysmudgesoilstainstreak

   Антонимы: cleanpurifyscrubwashwipe

3. Cover a surface B1 formal

   To cover a surface by spreading a substance over it.

   • She smeared sunscreen over her arms.
   • He smeared glue across the back of the photo.
   • The baker smeared icing over the cake.

   ruНамазатьesuntarfrÉtaler, badigeonnerdeBestreichenptPassarzh涂抹arدهن السطح

   Синонимы: applycoatdaubplasterrubslatherspread

   Антонимы: cleanscrapescrubwipe

4. Damage reputation B2 formal

   To make false and damaging statements about someone in order to harm their reputation.

   • The politician tried to smear his opponent with false accusations.
   • They launched a smear campaign against the journalist.
   • She felt her character was being smeared by the rumors.

   ruПорочитьesDifamarfrDiffamer, calomnierdeVerleumdenptDifamarzh抹黑arالتشهير

   Синонимы: aspersebesmirchblackencalumniatedefamedenigratedisparagelibelmalignslandertarnishtraducevilify

   Антонимы: commendhonorlaudpraise

• smeared past participle
• smeared past simple
• smearing present participle
• smears third person singular