Smear and Upgrade

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

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Upgrade is an antonym for smear in topics: tarnish a reputation, rub on.

Nearby Words: smeared, smearing, smeary

Upgrade verb - To move higher in rank or position.

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Smear is an antonym for upgrade.

Nearby Words: upgrading, upgraded, upgradable

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