1. to spread or cover with a sticky, greasy, or dirty substance
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘besmear’
2. to damage someone’s reputation or character
Usage: figurative use; formal

Examples

• The child besmears his face with chocolate frosting.
• She besmears the canvas with thick paint.
• The mechanic besmears his hands with grease while working.
• Mud besmears the car after driving through the storm.
• The scandal besmears the politician’s reputation.
• He besmears his opponent’s character with false accusations.