smear

Example Sentences

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Blake Lively sought more than $161 million in damages, alleging a smear campaign by Baldoni and his team harmed her reputation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

So it resorted to smear tactics, made baseless accusations, and threatened them with prosecution under the Official Secrets Act if they tried.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

People offer prayers, smear bright colours on family and friends and eat traditional food and sweets to celebrate.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

A block roasts into something different: the edges bronze and go a little chewy; the center caters into creamy pockets you can smear through the pasta later.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

It left a grimy smear down one cheek.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns