Smear
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing. To have a substance smeared on (a surface). To damage someone's reputation by slandering, misrepresenting, or otherwise making false accusations about an individual, their statements, or their actions. To become spread by smearing.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A mark made by smearing. A Pap smear. A false attack.
Example sentence: It isn't hard to find injustice around us, but we must not let injustice smear the good deeds that do occur everyday.
Blot
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.The Southern blot analysis (and derived Northern and Western) analytical techniques.an exposed piece in backgammon.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substanceto soak up, or absorb liquidto hide, obscure or obliterate something