smearing Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. spreading a substance on a surface in a messy way. Example Sentence She was smearing paint on the canvas. More Example Sentences She was smearing butter on the bread. Synonyms spreading; smudging; daubing Antonyms clean; wipe Hear It! Say It! Write It! smearing Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: