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SMUDGING Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word smudging. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word smudging. (close relations)
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daubing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the application of plaster

grinding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• material resulting from the process of grinding

• a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)

• the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

mixing
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• the act of mixing together

painting
nounn
noun

• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

• creating a picture with paints

• the act of applying paint to a surface

• the occupation of a house painter

splattering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

• the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

spotting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of spotting or staining something

• the act of detecting something; catching sight of something

staining
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study

• the act of spotting or staining something

blotting
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

blurring
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

discoloring
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• To change or lose color.

noun

• Discoloration

smearing
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

smirching
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

streaking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an unbroken series of events

• a distinctive characteristic

• a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background

• a sudden flash (as of lightning)

verb

• move quickly in a straight line

• run naked in a public place

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

swirling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the shape of something rotating rapidly

verb

• turn in a twisting or spinning motion

• flow in a circular current, of liquids

wiping
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of rubbing or wiping

verb

• rub with a circular motion

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

smutch
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a smudge on; soil by smudging

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

Best Hypernyms For SMUDGING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for smudging, 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

Alternatives for DAUBING

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