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To stain or dirty, either a persons reputation or a material object. "The allegations he made besmirched her character" "The cloth had been besmirched by mud"

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How do you use the word besmirch in a sentence?

To besmirch something or someone is to tarnish their reputation. An example of a sentence using the word "besmirch" is "The editor of the newspaper was persistently attempting to besmirch the mayor. "


What is an 8 letter word for sully?

besmirch


What is a sentence using the word besmirch?

In order to besmirch the reputation of his opponent, Clay made sure to bring up the subject of the senator's tax troubles during their first debate.


Why is Proctor unwilling to sign his name to a?

Because he does not want to besmirch his name.


A sentence for besmirch?

the little boy besmirched his underwear because he did get to the toilet on time.


How do you spell smere?

The word sought may be "smear" (a smudge, or slang to besmirch).


Sentence for word besmirch and defame?

In a final attempt to defame the family the reporter posted a nasty article.


Which word means to harm the reputation of?

To libel, to slander. To besmirch. To sully.


What is the function or meaning of the prefix be in words like belittle bewitch and befriend?

The prefix be- indicates thoroughness or completion of treatment, as in bespeak or besiege, or an action that causes a condition to exist e.g. belittle, befriend, besmirch.


Why does Proctor refuse to sign a confession?

Because he does not want to besmirch his name.


How do you use the word smirched in a sentence?

(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.


What is an 8 letter word starting with b and ending in h?

Here are some possible words: backlash backwash badmouth bakshish becometh begorrah behemoth bequeath besmirch bigmouth birdbath blackish blandish bleakish blimpish blockish blondish blowfish bluefish bonefish brackish brainish brandish brassish brattish bringeth broadish broguish brownish bullrush