Minimise and Smear

Minimise

Minimise verb - Make small or insignificant.

Smear and minimise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smear" instead a verb "Minimise".

Smear

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

Minimise and smear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Minimise" instead a verb "Smear".

Nearby Words: smeared, smearing, smeary
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