Definition of "smudged" [smudged]

• Blurred as by being rubbed. (adjective)
• Simple past tense and past participle of smudge. (verb)

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• "Garth Thorvald, a far less impressive -- one could say "smudged" -- copy of his brother."
• ""Another common theme is, Our work is too important to have our name smudged with child abuse claims."
• "The uncovered lens caused some photos to look smudged, which is perhaps the rule, not the exception in these cameras."