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blur vs smear

smear vs blur

blur and smear both are nouns.

blur and smear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blur Yes No Yes No
smear Yes No Yes No
As verbs, blur and smear are synonyms defined as:
  • blur and smear: make a smudge on; soil by smudging
Other synonyms of blur include smudge, smutch.
blur (noun) smear (noun)
a hazy or indistinct representation an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
a blemish made by dirt
a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
slanderous defamation
blur (verb) smear (verb)
become vague or indistinct charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
make dim or indistinct make a smudge on; soil by smudging
make unclear, indistinct, or blurred stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
make a smudge on; soil by smudging cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
to make less distinct or clear
become glassy; lose clear vision
Difference between blur and smear

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