smear

Example Sentences

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Simons previously said he "never sought to smear" the journalists investigated, and has now told the BBC's Newscast that "there's a lot I've learned from it".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

So it resorted to smear tactics, made baseless accusations, and threatened them with prosecution under the Official Secrets Act if they tried.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The Center for Responsible Lending says the industry is “using false allegations as part of a smear campaign to distract from the clear harm caused by their products.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

This was a smear without evidence to support his claim of misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

One smashes as I kick it off, leaving a green smear across my sneakers, which I know from experience ain’t coming out.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness