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
