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SMUDGES Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word smudges. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word smudges. (close relations)
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marks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

spots
nounn
noun

• spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

blotches
nounn
noun

• an irregularly shaped spot

verb

• mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained

stains
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a soiled or discolored appearance

• (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• a symbol of disgrace or infamy

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• color with a liquid dye or tint

• produce or leave stains

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

• color for microscopic study

smear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• slanderous defamation

• a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope

• a blemish made by dirt

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• 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

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

blur
verbv
noun

• a hazy or indistinct representation

verb

• become glassy; lose clear vision

• to make less distinct or clear

• make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

• make a smudge on; soil by smudging

• make dim or indistinct

• become vague or indistinct

blot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a blemish made by dirt

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• dry (ink) with blotting paper

• make a spot or mark onto

daub
verb, nounv, n
noun

• material used to daub walls

• a blemish made by dirt

• an unskillful painting

verb

• coat with plaster

• apply to a surface

• cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it

slur
nounn
noun

• (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato

• a disparaging remark

• a blemish made by dirt

verb

• play smoothly or legato

• speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur

• utter indistinctly

• become vague or indistinct

smirch
verbv
noun

• a blemish made by dirt

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• smear so as to make dirty or stained

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

smutch
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a smudge on; soil by smudging

spot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a point located with respect to surface features of some region

• a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

• an outstanding characteristic

• a blemish made by dirt

• a small contrasting part of something

• a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

• a business establishment for entertainment

• a slight attack of illness

• a small piece or quantity of something

• a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

• a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• catch sight of

• detect with the senses

• mar or impair with a flaw

• make a spot or mark onto

• become spotted

• mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition

stain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a soiled or discolored appearance

• (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• a symbol of disgrace or infamy

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• color with a liquid dye or tint

• produce or leave stains

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

• color for microscopic study

Best Hypernyms For SMUDGES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for smudges, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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blemish defect fire mar rub

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