smeared
Because it is a word with a single syllable, smeared is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofsmeared
- To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.
Example: "The artist smeared paint over the canvas in broad strokes."
- To have a substance smeared on (a surface).
Example: "She smeared her lips with lipstick."
- To damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about an individual, their statements, or their actions.
Example: "The opposition party attempted to smear the candidate by spreading incorrect and unverifiable rumors about their personal behavior."
- To become spread by smearing.
Example: "The paint is still wet — don't touch it or it will smear."
- To climb without using footholds, using the friction from the shoe to stay on the wall.
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