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smear in Tagalog

kulapol

/smɪə(ɹ)/US/smiɚ/

smear in Tagalog: kulapol. In English, smear means to spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

Tagalog words for smear

mark
kulapol

English meaning of smear

  1. verb To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.
  2. verb To cover (a surface with a layer of some substance) by rubbing.
  3. verb To make something dirty.
  4. verb (of a substance, etc.) To make a surface dirty by covering it.

Full definition of smear

smear in a sentence

  • The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes.
  • She smeared her lips with lipstick.
  • The opposition party attempted to smear the candidate by spreading incorrect and unverifiable rumors about their personal behavior.

Synonyms of smear

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Questions about smear in Tagalog

What is the meaning of smear in Tagalog?
Smear in Tagalog is kulapol.
Ano ang smear sa Tagalog?
Smear: kulapol.
What does smear mean in English?
Smear means to spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

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