besmirched

[US]/bɛˈmɜːrtʃd/
[UK]/bəˈmɪrcht/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to damage the reputation or good name of someone or something; to stain or soil something.

Phrases & Collocations

besmirched reputation

a besmirched name

besmirched by scandal

a besmirched legacy

besmirched by lies

a besmirched masterpiece

Example Sentences

her reputation was besmirched by false accusations.

the scandal besmirched the politician's career.

he felt his honor was besmirched after the incident.

the company's image was besmirched by the unethical practices.

she worked hard to clear her name after it was besmirched.

the article besmirched his character without any evidence.

his actions besmirched the legacy of his family.

they tried to besmirch her reputation with rumors.

it is unfair to besmirch someone's character based on hearsay.

the documentary aimed to reveal the truth and not besmirch anyone.

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