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to unsmudge

to unsmudge

7.0
Remove marks or stains from a surface so it looks clean
  • verb
  • /ʌnˈsmʌdʒ/
translation icon : limpiar
  • Please unsmudge the window.

Examples

  • He tried to unsmudge the window so the view would be clearer.

  • After spilling ink, I unsmudged my hands with soap and water.

  • She carefully unsmudged the photograph with a soft cloth before framing it.

  • She unsmudges the glass after every use.

  • I carefully unsmudge the window to let in more light.

  • To make the artwork look its best, she decided to unsmudge the canvas before the exhibition.

  • He took a cloth to unsmudge his glasses after they got dirty.

Synonyms

to clean
vsto unsmudge
1.0

To remove dirt and stains

is more specific about removing smears to restore visual clarity rather than general cleaning
to clean up
vsto unsmudge
433 1.0

To make a room or area free of dirt and tidy by removing mess

focuses narrowly on clearing small surface smears rather than general tidying
to erase
vsto unsmudge
144 1.6

Remove marks, writing, or digital files so they are no longer visible

concerns restoring a clean look rather than complete deletion or data removal
to wash off
vsto unsmudge
31 1.0

To remove something from a surface by washing with water or soap

is about removing small smears to make surfaces clear rather than full washing
to wipe away
vsto unsmudge
28 2.0

To remove something from a surface by moving a cloth over it, like tears or dirt

focuses specifically on making the surface clean and visually clear again
to wipe off
vsto unsmudge
20 1.0

Remove dirt or marks from a surface by rubbing with a cloth

is about restoring surface clarity rather than any single cleaning method
to wash out
vsto unsmudge
9 2.0

Clean something using water to remove dirt or stains

focuses on restoring surface clarity from light smears rather than deep cleaning
to scrub off
vsto unsmudge
1 2.5

To remove dirt or stains by rubbing hard with a brush

prefers gentle clearing of smears to achieve clear appearance rather than heavy scrubbing
to remove the stain
vsto unsmudge
1 2.9

Get rid of a mark on clothes or other things by cleaning

concerns physical clearing to make surfaces visually clear rather than reputational repair
to rub away
vsto unsmudge
1 3.4

Remove a mark by moving a cloth or hand over it many times

aims to restore a clear surface rather than only fading marks by rubbing
to rub out
vsto unsmudge
1 4.3

Erase a mark by using an eraser or cloth until it disappears

targets overall surface clarity rather than only erasing a single mark
to clean (something) off
vsto unsmudge
1 1.0

To remove dirt or mud from a surface

is narrower, focusing on clearing smears to make the surface visibly clear
to unsmirch
vsto unsmudge
9.9

To remove a stain or blame from someone's name

is limited to physically clearing smears on surfaces rather than fixing reputation

Antonyms

30 3.7

To make something dirty or blurred by rubbing

14 1.0

To make something unclean or covered with dirt

How Clean

to clean
1.0
to scrub
55 1.0
to unsmudge
7.0
to wipe
531 1.0
to dab
11 2.8

Surface Forms

unsmudge infinitive
unsmudged past
unsmudged past participle
unsmudging present participle
unsmudges third person singular

Morphology

unsmudge = smudge (transparent) = un + smudge

The prefix 'un' directly reverses or removes the action of 'smudge', so the meaning is transparently derived.

Etymology

Unsmudge is made from un- and smudge, and un- like in undo means 'remove' while smudge means 'a dirty mark'. So to unsmudge something is to remove smudges and make it clean again.