There was a smudge of lipstick on his cheek, and his tie was loose.
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Smudge
Synonyms for "smudge" (175 found)
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Noun(21 words)
markmesspaint dabpastelssagescuff markscumblingslursmearssmirchsmirchessoil phsoil the clothessoiler splashesspecksplodgesplotchessplotchingspotstain
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mark of cainmelanizationmelanizemephitismiasmamiremuckmuddymurknigrificationnigrifyonusoversmokepatchpilloryingplasterpoint champainpuff of smokereekreflection
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8 entriesedge fadefaint markink smearpencil smearphoto blurpixel smearsoft blurtext blur
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10 entriesfingerprint smudgeink smudgeink smudge on pagelipstick smudgepencil smudgesmudge across surfacesmudge marksmudge marks on papersmudge on papersmudge with ink
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There was a smudge on the paper.
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Then "smudges" are in vogue,—heaps of damp combustibles placed on the windward side of the house and partially ignited, that their inky steams may smother the mosquitoes while we take our chance. I have had a "smudge" made in a chafing-dish at my bedside, after a serious deliberation between choking and being devoured at small mouthfuls; and I conscientiously recommend choking, or running the risk of it, at least.
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We had taken about ten pounds of trout; and the first procedure, after reaching the camp, was to build a smudge or smoke-fire, to drive away these abominable gnats, who, fortunately, take flight with the first whiff of smoke.
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