Smudge or smear, say Crossword Clue

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Smudge or smear, say Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person’s body)
2. the month following February and preceding April
(verb)
1. make imperfect
2. destroy or injure severely

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SMEAR (noun)
1. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
2. a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
SMEAR (verb)
1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
2. make a smudge on; soil by smudging
SMUDGE (verb)
1. make a smudge on; soil by smudging
SMUDGE (noun)
1. a blemish made by dirt
2. a smoky fire to drive away insects

Hint 3: Anagram

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ARM

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42. Undying

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46. Scatters messily

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56. Kind of green

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