smudge | Definition of smudge

smudge

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of smudge

a mark of guilt or disgrace

the president's spouse must not have the slightest smudge of scandal

Synonyms of smudge

blot, brand, onus, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Words Related to smudge

black eye, discredit, disesteem, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, guilt, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

corruption, debauchery, depravity, immorality, iniquity, licentiousness, sin, unscrupulousness, vice

Near Antonyms of smudge

award, credit, honor

chasteness, chastity, modesty, purity, stainlessness

honesty, integrity, legitimacy, probity, rectitude, scrupulousness, uprightness

goodness, righteousness, virtuousness

fame, glory, renown, repute