smear in German

(transitive) To cover (a surface with a layer of some substance) by rubbing.

(transitive, derogatory) To damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about them, their statements, or their actions.

(transitive, derogatory) To damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about them, their statements, or their actions.

(transitive) To attempt to remove (a substance) from a surface by rubbing.

(transitive) To attempt to remove (a substance) from a surface by rubbing.