smear
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"The smears being thrown against her are reprehensible and hypocritical," Rupert McNeil, former head of HR at the Civil Service said recently.
From BBC
The Center for Responsible Lending says the industry is “using false allegations as part of a smear campaign to distract from the clear harm caused by their products.”
From MarketWatch
He held a press conference outside his law office a few blocks away as rain fell, smearing reporters’ notes.
Maybe it’s hidden behind the smear of tomato soup or maybe it was never there at all.
From Literature
Cizeron called this a "smear campaign" and "false information", and is taking legal action.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
