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Synonyms
smudge (smŭj)

[Middle English smogen.]

verb: smudged, smudg·ing, smudg·es. 

transitive verb 

  1. To make dirty, especially in one small area.
  2. To smear or blur (something).
  3. To fill (an orchard or another planted area) with dense smoke from a smudge pot in order to prevent damage from insects or frost.

intransitive verb 

  1. To smear something as with dirt, soot, or ink.
  2. To become smudged: Photo negatives smudge easily.

noun 

  1. A blotch or smear.
  2. A smoky fire used as a protection against insects or frost.

derivatives

smudǵi·ly
adverb
smudǵi·ness
noun
smudǵy
adjective