SMUDGING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word smudging. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SMUDGING
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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 | ||||||||