Clean and Smear

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Clean verb - To remove the dirt from.

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Smear is an antonym for clean.

Nearby Words: clear, cleaned, cleanup, clearing, cleanly

Smear verb - To rub an oily or sticky substance over.

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Clean is an antonym for smear in rub on topic.

Nearby Words: smeared, smearing, smeary

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