smudge

noun/verb

Pronunciation: /smʌdʒ/

Definition

A blurred or smeared mark made by rubbing or touching something.

Examples

• There was a noticeable smudge of dirt on the windowpane.

• Please be careful not to smudge the fresh paint on the wall.

• He tried to wipe away the smudge on his glasses with his shirt sleeve.

How to Use smudge

smudge on (prepositional phrase)

A mark located on a specific surface. — "There is a dark smudge on your collar."

Synonyms of smudge

Words with a similar meaning to smudge:

• mark
• smear
• blotch
• blemish

Antonyms of smudge

Words with the opposite meaning to smudge:

• spotless
• pristine

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