besmirch
verb | /besmirch/
to damage someone's reputation; to make something dirty or discoloured
besmirch
verb | /besmirch/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMto damage someone's reputation; to make something dirty or discoloured
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"The tabloid article sought to besmirch her reputation with false claims."
"Coal dust besmirched the white walls overnight."
Mnemonic Trick
BESMIRCH → BE + SMIRCH: smear or smudge — soil the name or surface.
Etymology
From be- + smirch (to smudge).
Used for tarnishing reputation or making physically dirty.
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