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smear vs spot

spot vs smear

smear and spot both are nouns.

smear and spot both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smear Yes No Yes No
spot Yes No Yes No
As nouns, smear and spot are synonyms defined as:
  • smear and spot: an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
Other synonyms of smear include blot, smirch, stain.
As nouns, smear and spot are synonyms defined as:
  • smear and spot: a blemish made by dirt
Other synonyms of smear include blot, daub, slur, smirch, smudge.
smear (noun) spot (noun)
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
a blemish made by dirt a business establishment for entertainment
a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
slanderous defamation a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
a blemish made by dirt
a small contrasting part of something
an outstanding characteristic
a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance
a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
a small piece or quantity of something
a slight attack of illness
smear (verb) spot (verb)
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition
make a smudge on; soil by smudging become spotted
stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance make a spot or mark onto
cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it mar or impair with a flaw
catch sight of
detect with the senses
Difference between smear and spot

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