smear

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Mittal, founder of the Oakland Institute, a human rights and development focused think tank in California, described Magnum's approach as a "public smear campaign" and said the allegations were unfounded.

From BBC

But the following week, he appeared to change course, alleging that the media was trying to “smear” firefighters while saying he still planned to investigate the Lachman fire.

From Los Angeles Times

I was practicing this new technique with a smear of sauce on my face, and it didn’t faze her one bit.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesman for the Chinese Embassy said tracing cyberattacks is complex and that U.S. accusations of hacking “smear and slander” China, which opposes cyberattacks.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The Scouting program and this camp makes a difference in so many people’s lives,” Copen said, with dirt smeared on his face.

From Los Angeles Times