Crud and Smudge

Crud

Crud noun - Foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something.

Smudge and crud are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smudge" instead a noun "Crud".

Smudge

Smudge noun - A mark of guilt or disgrace.

Crud and smudge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crud" instead a noun "Smudge".

Nearby Words: smudged, smudgy, smudging

Both words in one sentence

  • The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: episodes with villains were few and far between, but one had a giant monster made of goo named "Crud", who had a hyper, overenthusiastic, comical lackey named Smudge.
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