Smudge and Scrub

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Smudge verb - To make dirty.

Usage example: she accidentally smudged her collar with the lipstick

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Scrub is an antonym for smudge.

Nearby Words: smudged, smudgy, smudging

Scrub verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).

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Smudge is an antonym for scrub.

Nearby Words: scrubby, scrubland

little smudge

little scrub

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