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smear meaning in Tamil

பூசு pūcu

/smɪə(ɹ)/US/smiɚ/

smear in Tamil: பூசு (pūcu), இழிசு (iḻicu), தடவு (taṭavu). In English, smear means to spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

Tamil words for smear

to spread (a substance)
பூசு pūcu, இழிசு iḻicu, தடவு taṭavu

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of smear in Tamil?
Smear in Tamil is பூசு (pūcu), இழிசு (iḻicu), தடவு (taṭavu).
smear என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Smear: பூசு (pūcu), இழிசு (iḻicu), தடவு (taṭavu).
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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