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Word: Besmirch
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 17th century: from be- + smirch
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪˈsməːtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
damage (someone's reputation)
Short Definition:damage
Examples:- he had besmirched the good name of his family
Definition:
make (something) dirty or discoloured
Short Definition:make something dirty or discoloured
Examples:- the ground was besmirched with blood
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