Smearing
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Smearing
verb
- To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.
"The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes."
- To have a substance smeared on (a surface).
"She smeared her lips with lipstick."
- To damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about an individual, their statements, or their actions.
"The opposition party attempted to smear the candidate by spreading incorrect and unverifiable rumors about their personal behavior."
- To become spread by smearing.
"The paint is still wet — don't touch it or it will smear."
- To climb without using footholds, using the friction from the shoe to stay on the wall.
Anagrams of Smearing
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
s1
m3
e1
a1
r1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Smearing
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Smearing"
Smearing is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Smearing" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "smearing" is a medium-scoring word.