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smudge
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- pronunciation:
- smuhj
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a dirty mark or blot; stain.
It took bleach to remove the smudge from the quilt.- similar words:
- blur, smear, stain
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| related words: |
daub |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
smudges, smudging, smudged |
| definition 1: |
to make a dirty mark on or with; smear.
The pen smudged the paper with ink.The children smudged chocolate on their clothes.- similar words:
- stain
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| definition 2: |
to become stained or dirty; smear.
This fabric will not smudge.- similar words:
- smear, stain
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| related words: |
blacken, daub, dirty, foul, soil |
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