What is another word for smearer?

Pronunciation: [smˈi͡əɹə] (IPA)

Smearer is a noun that refers to a person who spreads false or damaging information about someone. There are several synonyms for the word smearer, such as libeler, defamer, slanderer, calumniator, and mudslinger. These words are used to describe someone who intentionally spreads false information or lies to tarnish someone's reputation. A libeler is someone who publishes false and damaging information in writing, while a slanderer does the same in speech. A defamer is a person who spreads slanderous statements about someone to damage their reputation. Calumniator and mudslinger are synonyms that have similar connotations of spreading damaging false reports about someone.

What are the hypernyms for Smearer?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Smearer

"Yes, dearie; though she's lost all commercial value," laughed the old lady; "she's taken a second wife at last; not Mr. Was though, but a newcomer, Mr. smearer."
"Elsie's Womanhood"
Martha Finley
I noticed her face grow as red as a beet the other day when you called her Mrs. smearer.
"Elsie's Womanhood"
Martha Finley
He had been a tarrer and smearer, a marker and shearer of sheep, rather than a pastor; but now he recognized the rod and leaned on the staff of the true Shepherd Who feeds both shepherds and sheep.
"Paul Faber, Surgeon"
George MacDonald

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