Deodorize and Smudge

Opposite meaning words

Deodorize verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.

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Smudge is an antonym for deodorize.

Smudge verb - To make dirty.

Usage example: she accidentally smudged her collar with the lipstick

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Deodorize is an antonym for smudge.

Nearby Words: smudged, smudgy, smudging

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Smudge and Deodorize. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deodorize/smudge

Deodorize & Smudge. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deodorize/smudge>.

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