Smudge and Wipe

Smudge

Smudge verb - To make dirty.

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Wipe and smudge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wipe" instead the word "Smudge" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: smudged, smudgy, smudging

Wipe verb - Rub with a circular motion.

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Smudge and wipe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Smudge" instead the word "Wipe" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: wiped, wiper, wiping

single smudge

single wipe

Subverted in El Goonish Shive, where Ellen goes to wipe a smudge off Nanase's face and she freaks out because she was having trouble admitting her attraction to Ellen, and moments like that only made it more awkward.

Source: Romance-Inducing Smudge

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