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smudging
This term describes the blurring of a medium, which can be either a mistake or a deliberate technique. In an artistic context, it is a positive tool for blending and creating gradients, whereas in writing, it is typically viewed as a nuisance or a failure of the ink to dry.
In a spiritual or ritualistic context, the word refers to a specific practice of burning herbs for purification. This usage is distinct from the physical act of smearing pigment and is associated with indigenous traditions and holistic wellness.
Meanings
The accidental blurring or smearing of ink, graphite, or paint on a surface, typically caused by rubbing against it.
The act of intentionally blurring the edges of a drawing or painting by rubbing the pigment with a finger or a tool to create a soft effect.
The process of burning a bundle of dried herbs, such as sage, to ritually purify a space or person.
Examples
Stop rubbing your eyes or you will end up smudging your mascara.
I hate how the ink keeps smudging on the page because I am left handed.
The artist spent an hour smudging the charcoal to create a realistic shadow.
A bit of smudging here and there gives the portrait a softer look.
She is smudging the room with white sage to clear out the negative energy.
The scent of smudging filled the air as the ritual began.
Careful not to touch the wet ink or you will be smudging the signature.