smear

US /smɪr/
UK /smɪr/
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1.

borrar, espalhar

to spread a greasy, oily, or sticky substance over a surface

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He accidentally smeared paint on his new shirt.
Ele acidentalmente borrou tinta em sua camisa nova.
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She smeared butter on the toast.
Ela espalhou manteiga na torrada.
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spreaddaubrubcoatgrease
2.

manchar, difamar

to damage the reputation of someone by false accusations

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His opponents tried to smear his name before the election.
Seus oponentes tentaram manchar seu nome antes da eleição.
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The newspaper published a smear campaign against the politician.
O jornal publicou uma campanha de difamação contra o político.
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slanderdefamemalignvilifydiscredit
1.

mancha, borrão

a mark or streak made by smearing something

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There was a greasy smear on the window.
Havia uma mancha gordurosa na janela.
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He wiped away the blood smear from his arm.
Ele limpou a mancha de sangue do braço.
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2.

difamação, campanha difamatória

an act of damaging someone's reputation

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The politician accused his rival of a deliberate smear.
O político acusou seu rival de uma campanha difamatória deliberada.
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It was a calculated smear to ruin her career.
Foi uma campanha difamatória calculada para arruinar a carreira dela.
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slanderdefamationlibelvilificationcalumny
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