Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
besmirch
verb
/bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

Definition
To tarnish or damage the reputation of someone or something.

Examples
- The scandal served to besmirch the politician’s reputation.
- Her unfounded accusations would only besmirch the good name of her colleague.

Meaning
To make something dirty or stained, especially in a metaphorical sense relating to someone’s image or character.

Synonyms
- taint
- dirty
- sully
- stain