John Smirch was born on April 29, 1895.

The false accusations were meant to smirch his reputation and undermine his credibility.

John Smirch died on April 16, 1976, in Riverside, California, USA.

"Myrtle", her mother shouted, "be careful not to smirch your new dress before the school bus comes."

(The synonymous verbs besmirch or sully are much more common.)

The accusations did not seriously smirch the author's reputation.

Walking through dense foliage can smirch or stain light-colored clothing.