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besmirch

verb

/bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

Meaning

to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained

He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.

besmirch someone's reputation

sully, tarnish, defame, slander

honor, praise, respect

besmirch reputation, besmirched name, besmirch honor

to constantly attack, harass, or annoy

To be next to and joined with something.

to provide insurance; to make certain

to use force to try to harm a person, group, or place

to officially forbid something; to prohibit

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity