To spread a substance over a surface.

To damage someone's reputation by making false statements.

बदनामी करना

English Usage: The article could smear the company's public image.

Hindi Usage: यह लेख कंपनी की सार्वजनिक छवि को बदनाम कर सकता है।

A mark or stain, often made by a liquid or greasy substance.

An act of making a false accusation or damaging someone's reputation.

चरित्रहनन

English Usage: The politician faced a smear campaign against his character.

Hindi Usage: राजनेता को उसके चरित्र के खिलाफ चरित्रहनन का सामना करना पड़ा।