smearer

[smi(ə)rər]

smearer Definition

a person who spreads false or damaging accusations or insinuations against someone.

Using smearer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "smearer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The politician was accused of being a smearer, spreading lies about his opponent.

  • Example

    She was the victim of a smearer who spread rumors about her personal life.

  • Example

    The company was sued for defamation after one of their employees was caught being a smearer.

smearer Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with smearer

  • a coordinated effort to damage a person's reputation by making false or misleading accusations

    Example

    The candidate's smear campaign against his opponent backfired and he lost the election.

  • a person who attacks someone's character with false or damaging accusations

    Example

    The journalist was criticized for being a character smearer, writing articles that attacked people's personal lives instead of focusing on the news.

  • a medical test used to detect abnormal cells in the cervix

    Example

    All women over the age of 25 should have a smear test every three years.

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Summary: smearer in Brief

A 'smearer' [smi(ə)rər] is someone who spreads false or damaging accusations or insinuations against someone. It is often associated with politics and personal attacks, as in 'The politician was accused of being a smearer, spreading lies about his opponent.' 'Smearer' also appears in phrases like 'smear campaign,' which refers to a coordinated effort to damage a person's reputation.