Definition of smirch

noun (n)

• a blemish made by dirt (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: blot, daub, slur, smear, smudge, spot
  

  source: wordnet30
• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it (noun.act)

  Synonym: blot, smear, spot, stain
  

  source: wordnet30
• A smutch; a dirty stain. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• smear so as to make dirty or stained (verb.contact)

  Synonym: besmirch
  

  source: wordnet30
• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone (verb.communication)

  Synonym: asperse, besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, slander, smear, sully
  

  source: wordnet30
• To smear with something which stains, or makes dirty; to smutch; to begrime; to soil; to sully. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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