Slanderous comment (5)
(Other definitions for smear that I've seen before include "Smother" , "Calumniate" , "Besmirch" , "Blot or daub" , "Spread a greasy or sticky substance over something" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">slanderous comment</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for slur that I've seen before include "Musical sign: "Run together"" , "Slight - mumble" , "Discredit, say reputation" , "Contentious allegation" , "Slight - mark on music" .)