How do you pronounce besmirch?

besmirch is pronounced as /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/.

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besmirch

🖤besmirch

verb

/bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmear besotted

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.

Example Expressions

besmirch someone's reputation

Synonyms

sully, tarnish, defame, slander

Antonyms

honor, praise, respect

Collocations

besmirch reputation, besmirched name, besmirch honor

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