English dictionary
smirch
nounParts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
noun
- a blemish made by dirt
verb
- charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
verb
- smear so as to make dirty or stained
Example sentences
he made a huge blot on his copybook
he had a smudge on his cheek
The journalists have defamed me!
The article in the paper sullied my reputation