BesmirchWordNet Explorer

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verb

charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

verb

blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against

verb

destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

verb

print slanderous statements against

verb

speak unfavorably about

verb

smear so as to make dirty or stained

Words in this synset: smirch
verb

stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

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