smear

Example Sentences

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Lively said the alleged smear campaign led to her losing out on acting jobs and revenue related to her alcohol and hair-care brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

George denied the allegations and said he was the victim of a "smear campaign" aimed at covering up the actual reasons for his firing.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

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 • Feb. 12, 2026

This was a smear without evidence to support his claim of misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Charlie grabbed a rag from his back pocket and tried to clean his hands, but they were so filthy, all he did was smear the dirt around.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson