smear

smear (someone or something) with (something)

1. To spread or daub some substance onto someone or something. I came into the kitchen and saw that our toddler had smeared the walls with chocolate. The leader smeared the warriors with paint to intimidate their foes.

2. To damage or attempt to ruin someone's or something's reputation through the perpetuation of claims or rumors about their failures or faults, whether these are true, exaggerated, or falsified. The president's reelection campaign has already begun smearing her opponent. The company argued that its competition had been trying to smear their reputation with false claims about using sweatshop labor in their manufacturing process.

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smear (something) on(to) (something)

To spread or daub some substance on(to someone or something). I came into the kitchen and saw our toddler smearing chocolate on the walls. The warrior smeared war paint on his face to intimidate his foes.

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smear campaign

A concentrated and prolonged effort to damage or ruin someone's or some group's reputation through the perpetuation of claims about their failures or faults, whether these are true, exaggerated, or falsified. Generally as a means of persuading a large number of people against him, her, or them, especially in a political election. Primarily heard in US. The local sheriff's slim lead heading into the election quickly evaporated after a vicious smear campaign began targeting his former substance abuse. I think we need to start a smear campaign to slow down the competitor's growth in the market, but no one can know that it's coming from us!

smeared

slang Killed in a car accident. I nearly got smeared by a huge truck on the interstate this morning! You need to be more careful crossing the street, or else you'll end up smeared on the pavement.

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the whole schmear

Something in its entirety, including every related or expected element or detail. I want a traditional wedding, with the cake, the dress—the whole schmear. Our customers can expect the whole schmear from our travel packages—first-class flights, four-star accommodation, and the best restaurants in the entire city.

smear campaign (against someone)

a campaign aimed at damaging someone's reputation by making accusations and spreading rumors. The politician's opponents are engaging in a smear campaign against him. Jack started a smear campaign against Tom so that Tom wouldn't get the manager's job.

smear someone or something with something

1. to spread or rub someone or something with some substance. Bitty smeared Bobby with mud and made him very angry. You should smear that burn with lotion. He smeared himself with grease and ruined his shirt.

2. to damage the reputation of someone or something by spreading serious charges or rumors. He smeared his opponent with all sorts of charges. The speaker smeared the entire city with his criticism.

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smear something on(to) someone or something

and smear something on

to spread or rub something onto someone or something. Judy asked Jeff to smear the sun lotion onto her, and he was very happy to do so. she smeared on the lotion. Jane smeared a little on.

smear campaign

An attempt to ruin a reputation by slander or vilification, as in This press agent is well known for starting smear campaigns against her clients' major competitors . This phrase was first recorded in 1938 and uses smear in the sense of "an attempt to discredit" or "slander."

the whole schmear

everything possible or available; every aspect of something. North American informal

Schmear (also spelled schmeer , shmear , or shmeer ) means ‘bribery’ or ‘flattery’, and comes from the Yiddish verb schmirn meaning ‘grease’ or ‘flatter’.

1970 Lawrence Sanders The Anderson Tapes I want a complete list…Any thing and everything…The whole shmear.

smear

tv. to defeat someone; to outscore someone. They said they would smear us, but we smeared them.

smeared

mod. alcohol or drug intoxicated. I feel sort of smeared. Maybe I should have drunk less.

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the whole schmear

(...ʃmɪr)

n. the entire amount; the entire affair. (Based on Yiddish.) I’ll take a hamburger with everything on it—the whole schmear.

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释义	smear smear (someone or something) with (something) 1. To spread or daub some substance onto someone or something. I came into the kitchen and saw that our toddler had smeared the walls with chocolate. The leader smeared the warriors with paint to intimidate their foes. 2. To damage or attempt to ruin someone's or something's reputation through the perpetuation of claims or rumors about their failures or faults, whether these are true, exaggerated, or falsified. The president's reelection campaign has already begun smearing her opponent. The company argued that its competition had been trying to smear their reputation with false claims about using sweatshop labor in their manufacturing process. See also: smear smear (something) on(to) (something) To spread or daub some substance on(to someone or something). I came into the kitchen and saw our toddler smearing chocolate on the walls. The warrior smeared war paint on his face to intimidate his foes. See also: smear smear campaign A concentrated and prolonged effort to damage or ruin someone's or some group's reputation through the perpetuation of claims about their failures or faults, whether these are true, exaggerated, or falsified. Generally as a means of persuading a large number of people against him, her, or them, especially in a political election. Primarily heard in US. The local sheriff's slim lead heading into the election quickly evaporated after a vicious smear campaign began targeting his former substance abuse. I think we need to start a smear campaign to slow down the competitor's growth in the market, but no one can know that it's coming from us! See also: campaign, smear smeared slang Killed in a car accident. I nearly got smeared by a huge truck on the interstate this morning! You need to be more careful crossing the street, or else you'll end up smeared on the pavement. See also: smear the whole schmear Something in its entirety, including every related or expected element or detail. I want a traditional wedding, with the cake, the dress—the whole schmear. Our customers can expect the whole schmear from our travel packages—first-class flights, four-star accommodation, and the best restaurants in the entire city. See also: schmear, whole Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. smear campaign (against someone) a campaign aimed at damaging someone's reputation by making accusations and spreading rumors. The politician's opponents are engaging in a smear campaign against him. Jack started a smear campaign against Tom so that Tom wouldn't get the manager's job. See also: campaign, smear smear someone or something with something 1. to spread or rub someone or something with some substance. Bitty smeared Bobby with mud and made him very angry. You should smear that burn with lotion. He smeared himself with grease and ruined his shirt. 2. to damage the reputation of someone or something by spreading serious charges or rumors. He smeared his opponent with all sorts of charges. The speaker smeared the entire city with his criticism. See also: smear smear something on(to) someone or something and smear something on to spread or rub something onto someone or something. Judy asked Jeff to smear the sun lotion onto her, and he was very happy to do so. she smeared on the lotion. Jane smeared a little on. See also: on, smear McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. smear campaign An attempt to ruin a reputation by slander or vilification, as in This press agent is well known for starting smear campaigns against her clients' major competitors . This phrase was first recorded in 1938 and uses smear in the sense of "an attempt to discredit" or "slander." See also: campaign, smear The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. the whole schmear everything possible or available; every aspect of something. North American informal Schmear (also spelled schmeer , shmear , or shmeer ) means ‘bribery’ or ‘flattery’, and comes from the Yiddish verb schmirn meaning ‘grease’ or ‘flatter’. 1970 Lawrence Sanders The Anderson Tapes I want a complete list…Any thing and everything…The whole shmear. See also: schmear, whole Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary smear tv. to defeat someone; to outscore someone. They said they would smear us, but we smeared them. smeared mod. alcohol or drug intoxicated. I feel sort of smeared. Maybe I should have drunk less. See also: smear the whole schmear (...ʃmɪr) n. the entire amount; the entire affair. (Based on Yiddish.) I’ll take a hamburger with everything on it—the whole schmear. See also: schmear, whole McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: smear (someone or something) with (something) smear with smear (something) on(to) (something) smear on daub daub (something) on(to) (something) daub on dog in the manger a dog in the manger make a dive References in periodicals archive The NMC said: "Mrs Boyle was an experienced ST (smear tester) who would have been familiar with the correct procedures, guidance and policies in relation to smear taking. Lying nurse didn't send smear test swabs to lab; WOMEN PUT AT RISK OF CANCER Medic struck off register for procedural errors The cervicovaginal smear can yield many useful information. CERVICAL SMEARS--STUDY DONE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL She said: "I know a smear test might not be the most pleasant of things to do, but it can help stop cervical cancer before it starts. Women urged to attend smear test With this in mind, NHS Warwickshire North Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is keen to highlight the importance of women taking up the offer of having a smear test. Thousands of women missing smear tests; LATEST FIGURES SHOW A 71 PER CENT DROP IN APPOINTMENTS Claire says she finds it incredible that young girls who come to her business Salon Bellissimo at 3 Newall Terrace for a wax, freely admit they are too frightened to go for a smear test or just don't bother. Loss of loved one inspiring Claire's cancer campaign; Dumfries beautician encouraging more women to have smear tests "While I believe Health Minister Simon Harris was right to offer repeat smear tests to women who had genuine concerns following the Cervical-Check controversy, he should also have ensured the necessary resources were made available to cater for the demand. Concern as staff levels delay smear test results She added: "I think the thought of going for a smear for women puts them off more than anything. Michelle: Don't put your life at risk by missing a smear test.. With improvements in Pap smear adequacy rates throughout the QI project, we also observed increases in Pap smear abnormalities (Table 1). A two-step quality-improvement intervention to address Pap smear quality at public health facilities in South Africa Despite her medical history, she was told her smear test was now not due for another 18 months and was again sent away. I won't give up fight until smear law is changed DIF was positive on Tzanck smear in 23 (76.7%) patients. Role of direct immunofluorescence on Tzanck smear and plucked hair in the diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris Its superiority in terms of smear removal (6) and its antibacterial effects (14, 15) have been proven in earlier studies. Effect of Combined Use of Photon-Initiated Photoacoustic Streaming and Chitosan on Smear Layer Removal A total of 510 samples in canines and 280 samples in bovines were considered positive smear findings (Table 1). Blood Smear Examination - A Powerful Tool for Clinical Diagnosis Group A, Group C and Group D showed the presence of debris and smear layer and they were statistically different from Group B where debris and smear layer were totally removed (p < 0.05). SMEAR LAYER REMOVAL EFFICACY OF CONVENTIONAL ENDODONTIC IRRIGANTS V/S PHYTOCHEMICAL EXTRACTS-AN IN VITRO STUDY (12) A patient would be regarded as smear positive if at least 1 smear was positive. Frequency of Smear-Negative Tuberculosis in Northwest Iran These articles had used at least one method (Direct smear, culture, PCR, Pap smear) for epidemiological study in different parts of Iran. Review of Trichomonas vaginalis in Iran, Based on Epidemiological Situation
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