smearer
/ˈsmɪrər/
noun
- A person who spreads false or damaging information about someone in order to harm their reputation.
- She refused to let the smearer's rumors affect her campaign.
- Online smearers often hide behind fake accounts to attack others.
- The politician called his opponent a smearer who made up lies about his past.
- A person or thing that spreads a substance over a surface.
- Use a paintbrush as a smearer to apply the glue evenly.
- The chef used a butter knife as a smearer for the soft cheese.
- A good smearer will help you get an even coat of wax on the floor.