besmirch

[US]/ˈbɛsmɪrtʃ/
[UK]/ˈbɛzˌmɪrʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto damage the reputation or good name of someone or something.; to make something dirty or stained.

Phrases & Collocations

besmirch one's reputation

besmirched by scandal

Example Sentences

he tried to besmirch her reputation with false accusations.

don't let anyone besmirch your hard-earned achievements.

the scandal could besmirch the company's image.

she felt hurt when he tried to besmirch her character.

it's unfair to besmirch someone's name without evidence.

his actions could besmirch the legacy of the organization.

they attempted to besmirch the politician's integrity.

she refused to let anyone besmirch her family's name.

his careless words could easily besmirch her good name.

we must protect our community from those who seek to besmirch it.

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