besmirch (Meaning)
besmirch (v)
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
smear so as to make dirty or stained
besmirch (v. t.)
To smirch or soil; to discolor; to obscure. Hence: To dishonor; to sully.
Synonyms & Antonyms of besmirch
besmirch Sentence Examples
- The politician's reputation was besmirched by unfounded allegations.
- The media sensationalized the scandal, besmirching the actor's character.
- The anonymous letters besmirched the good name of the school principal.
- The rival team spread malicious rumors, intent on besmirching our honor.
- The discovery of hidden transcripts besmirched the historical narrative of the event.
- The politician's ethical lapses besmirched the office they held.
- The artist's integrity was besmirched by accusations of plagiarism.
- The once-respected athlete's career was besmirched by a doping scandal.
- The leaked emails besmirched the reputation of the corporate executive.
- The vitriolic comments besmirched the online forum's reputation.
FAQs About the word besmirch
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone, smear so as to make dirty or stainedTo smirch or soil; to discolor; to
stain, blacken, dirty, sully, muck, mess, befoul,soil, taint, foul
cleanse, purge, decontaminate,clean, purge, purify, wipe, clean, decontaminate, cleanse
The politician's reputation was besmirched by unfounded allegations.
The media sensationalized the scandal, besmirching the actor's character.
The anonymous letters besmirched the good name of the school principal.
The rival team spread malicious rumors, intent on besmirching our honor.
