Smudge and Sweep

Opposite meaning words

Smudge verb - To make dirty.

Usage example: she accidentally smudged her collar with the lipstick

Show all Definitions

Sweep is an antonym for smudge.

Nearby Words: smudged, smudgy, smudging

Sweep verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

Show all Definitions

Smudge is an antonym for sweep.

Nearby Words: sweeping, sweeper

Cite this Source

Sweep and Smudge. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/smudge/sweep

Smudge & Sweep. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/smudge/sweep>.

Sweep or Smudge. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/smudge/sweep.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "smudge" and "sweep" have occurred on timeline