smutch
3 synonyms for smutch, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make something dirty with a mark or stain.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Perhaps an alteration of smudge, smatch, or smooch.
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