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Meaning of besmirch

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

besmirch

Pronunciation:/bɪˈsmɜːtʃ//bɪˈsmɝːtʃ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To make dirty.

    Synonyms:soil

  2. To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.

    Example: The newspaper was on a campaign to besmirch the actor.

    Synonyms:debaseslandersmear
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/besmirch

Related words

sullysmirchsmearaspersedenigratedefameslandercalumniate