smearing
Definitions
Verb
- Stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
- Make a smudge on; soil by smudging
- Cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
- Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "smearing".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | something | 2 | 450 |
| 2 | speaking | 2 | 62 |
| 3 | suffering | 3 | 44 |
| 4 | sleeping | 2 | 39 |
| 5 | staining | 2 | 37 |
| 6 | swimming | 2 | 37 |
| 7 | smiling | 2 | 36 |
| 8 | sending | 2 | 34 |
| 9 | staring | 2 | 26 |
| 10 | stating | 2 | 16 |
| 11 | swinging | 2 | 16 |
| 12 | stopping | 2 | 14 |
| 13 | sweeping | 2 | 13 |
| 14 | sliding | 2 | 11 |
| 15 | spinning | 2 | 11 |
| 16 | swelling | 2 | 11 |
| 17 | snapping | 2 | 9 |
| 18 | steering | 2 | 9 |
| 19 | stepping | 2 | 9 |
| 20 | sensing | 2 | 8 |
| 21 | smoking | 2 | 8 |
| 22 | solving | 2 | 8 |
| 23 | spraying | 2 | 8 |
| 24 | sticking | 2 | 8 |
| 25 | surveying | 3 | 8 |
| 26 | assisting | 3 | 7 |
| 27 | slipping | 2 | 7 |
| 28 | sloping | 2 | 7 |
| 29 | snelling | 2 | 7 |
| 30 | sterling | 2 | 7 |
| 31 | switching | 2 | 7 |
| 32 | sinking | 2 | 6 |
| 33 | slapping | 2 | 6 |
| 34 | snoring | 2 | 6 |
| 35 | spacing | 2 | 6 |
| 36 | stealing | 2 | 6 |
| 37 | stunning | 2 | 6 |
| 38 | escaping | 3 | 5 |
| 39 | schooling | 2 | 5 |
| 40 | scoring | 2 | 5 |
| 41 | slashing | 2 | 5 |
| 42 | smelling | 2 | 5 |
| 43 | spitting | 2 | 5 |
| 44 | steaming | 2 | 5 |
| 45 | ascending | 3 | 4 |
| 46 | scanning | 2 | 4 |
| 47 | scouring | 3 | 4 |
| 48 | sketching | 2 | 4 |
| 49 | skimming | 2 | 4 |
| 50 | skipping | 2 | 4 |
| 51 | slamming | 2 | 4 |
| 52 | speeding | 2 | 4 |
| 53 | spelling | 2 | 4 |
| 54 | stooping | 2 | 4 |
| 55 | storing | 2 | 4 |
| 56 | sweating | 2 | 4 |
| 57 | swirling | 2 | 4 |
| 58 | savoring | 3 | 3 |
| 59 | scheming | 2 | 3 |
| 60 | scouting | 2 | 3 |
| 61 | slugging | 2 | 3 |
| 62 | sobering | 3 | 3 |
| 63 | sounding | 2 | 3 |
| 64 | sparring | 2 | 3 |
| 65 | spilling | 2 | 3 |
| 66 | staging | 2 | 3 |
| 67 | stirling | 2 | 3 |
| 68 | swearing | 2 | 3 |
| 69 | swooping | 2 | 3 |
| 70 | salting | 2 | 2 |
| 71 | sanding | 2 | 2 |
| 72 | sapling | 2 | 2 |
| 73 | schelling | 2 | 2 |
| 74 | scowling | 2 | 2 |
| 75 | skating | 2 | 2 |
| 76 | skidding | 2 | 2 |
| 77 | sledding | 2 | 2 |
| 78 | smoothing | 2 | 2 |
| 79 | sneaking | 2 | 2 |
| 80 | sniffing | 2 | 2 |
| 81 | spotting | 2 | 2 |
| 82 | stacking | 2 | 2 |
| 83 | stalking | 2 | 2 |
| 84 | stalling | 2 | 2 |
| 85 | starring | 2 | 2 |
| 86 | stinging | 2 | 2 |
| 87 | stuffing | 2 | 2 |
| 88 | aspiring | 3 | 1 |
| 89 | assaulting | 3 | 1 |
| 90 | espousing | 3 | 1 |
| 91 | scaring | 2 | 1 |
| 92 | scathing | 2 | 1 |
| 93 | scooping | 2 | 1 |
| 94 | severing | 3 | 1 |
| 95 | sibling | 2 | 1 |
| 96 | sifting | 2 | 1 |
| 97 | skirting | 2 | 1 |
| 98 | sleuthing | 2 | 1 |
| 99 | slinging | 2 | 1 |
| 100 | sluicing | 2 | 1 |
| 101 | smashing | 2 | 1 |
| 102 | snatching | 2 | 1 |
| 103 | sneering | 2 | 1 |
| 104 | sneezing | 2 | 1 |
| 105 | sniping | 2 | 1 |
| 106 | snooping | 2 | 1 |
| 107 | snubbing | 2 | 1 |
| 108 | soldering | 3 | 1 |
| 109 | sorting | 2 | 1 |
| 110 | spanning | 2 | 1 |
| 111 | sparing | 2 | 1 |
| 112 | spewing | 2 | 1 |
| 113 | spoiling | 2 | 1 |
| 114 | spouting | 2 | 1 |
| 115 | staffing | 2 | 1 |
| 116 | stocking | 2 | 1 |
| 117 | styling | 2 | 1 |
| 118 | sulking | 2 | 1 |
| 119 | swiping | 2 | 1 |
| 120 | easterling | 3 | 0 |
| 121 | oesterling | 3 | 0 |
| 122 | osterling | 3 | 0 |
| 123 | sandling | 2 | 0 |
| 124 | sansing | 2 | 0 |
| 125 | scaling | 2 | 0 |
| 126 | scarring | 2 | 0 |
| 127 | scoping | 2 | 0 |
| 128 | scourging | 2 | 0 |
| 129 | screwing | 2 | 0 |
| 130 | scurrying | 3 | 0 |
| 131 | seagoing | 3 | 0 |
| 132 | sebring | 2 | 0 |
| 133 | seedling | 2 | 0 |
| 134 | seesawing | 3 | 0 |
| 135 | serfling | 2 | 0 |
| 136 | simmering | 3 | 0 |
| 137 | skewing | 2 | 0 |
| 138 | skilling | 2 | 0 |
| 139 | slating | 2 | 0 |
| 140 | slicing | 2 | 0 |
| 141 | slighting | 2 | 0 |
| 142 | slimming | 2 | 0 |
| 143 | slitting | 2 | 0 |
| 144 | slogging | 2 | 0 |
| 145 | sloshing | 2 | 0 |
| 146 | slotting | 2 | 0 |
| 147 | slouching | 2 | 0 |
| 148 | smacking | 2 | 0 |
| 149 | smalling | 2 | 0 |
| 150 | smeeting | 2 | 0 |
| 151 | smirking | 2 | 0 |
| 152 | smoshing | 2 | 0 |
| 153 | snacking | 2 | 0 |
| 154 | snagging | 2 | 0 |
| 155 | snaking | 2 | 0 |
| 156 | snaring | 2 | 0 |
| 157 | snitching | 2 | 0 |
| 158 | snoozing | 2 | 0 |
| 159 | snuffing | 2 | 0 |
| 160 | snugging | 2 | 0 |
| 161 | sourcing | 2 | 0 |
| 162 | spawning | 2 | 0 |
| 163 | spearing | 2 | 0 |
| 164 | sperling | 2 | 0 |
| 165 | spicing | 2 | 0 |
| 166 | spiering | 3 | 0 |
| 167 | spiffing | 2 | 0 |
| 168 | spiking | 2 | 0 |
| 169 | spoofing | 2 | 0 |
| 170 | spurling | 2 | 0 |
| 171 | spurning | 2 | 0 |
| 172 | spurting | 2 | 0 |
| 173 | stabbing | 2 | 0 |
| 174 | staking | 2 | 0 |
| 175 | stashing | 2 | 0 |
| 176 | staving | 2 | 0 |
| 177 | stehling | 2 | 0 |
| 178 | stelling | 2 | 0 |
| 179 | stemming | 2 | 0 |
| 180 | stitching | 2 | 0 |
| 181 | stoking | 2 | 0 |
| 182 | stoning | 2 | 0 |
| 183 | stowing | 2 | 0 |
| 184 | straying | 2 | 0 |
| 185 | suckling | 2 | 0 |
| 186 | suturing | 3 | 0 |
| 187 | swapping | 2 | 0 |
| 188 | swatching | 2 | 0 |
| 189 | sweeting | 2 | 0 |
| 190 | swerling | 2 | 0 |
| 191 | swilling | 2 | 0 |
| 192 | swooning | 2 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "smearing".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | wearing | 2 | 47 |
| 2 | serving | 2 | 38 |
| 3 | measuring | 3 | 30 |
| 4 | staring | 2 | 26 |
| 5 | searching | 2 | 23 |
| 6 | sharing | 2 | 23 |
| 7 | tearing | 2 | 9 |
| 8 | shearing | 2 | 7 |
| 9 | soaring | 2 | 5 |
| 10 | swearing | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | searing | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | sparing | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | spearing | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | smarting | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | maring | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | simmering | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | snaring | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | shearin | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | serling | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | sebring | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "smearing" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "smearing" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "smearing" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "smearing".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 4
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 192
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
White House backtracks initial claims about Alex Pretti after intense backlash
Jan 27, 2026 The Guardian
Jan 27, 2026 The Guardian
2026 MTV VMAs: Nirvana's Grohl, Novoselic & Smear Arrive for Big Night
Sep 28, 2026 Bleeding Cool News
Sep 28, 2026 Bleeding Cool News
Stoughton police chief says she is victim of smear campaign, alleges she is being forced out
Jul 22, 2026 Boston 25 News
Jul 22, 2026 Boston 25 News
LegCo strongly condemns US politicians' smearing of HK over Jimmy Lai case
Sep 17, 2026 The Standard (HK)
Sep 17, 2026 The Standard (HK)

