
Smear
Physical Action
Use 'smear' to describe the action of spreading a substance with motion.

While painting, he smeared blue color all over the canvas.
Intentional Spread
Usually involves doing it on purpose, not by accident.

She deliberately smeared sunscreen on her face.
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