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smear vs daub

daub vs smear

smear and daub both are nouns.

smear and daub both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smear Yes No Yes No
daub Yes No Yes No
As nouns, smear and daub are synonyms defined as:
  • smear and daub: a blemish made by dirt
Other synonyms of smear include blot, slur, smirch, smudge, spot.
As verbs, smear and daub are synonyms defined as:
  • smear and daub: cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
smear (noun) daub (noun)
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it an unskillful painting
a blemish made by dirt 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 material used to daub walls
slanderous defamation
smear (verb) daub (verb)
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
make a smudge on; soil by smudging coat with plaster
stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance apply to a surface
cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
Difference between smear and daub

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