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smirching

UK
/ˈsmɜːtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmɝtʃɪŋ/

Translations

smirchingnoun
smirchings
pl
tacheAu sens concret, pour une marque ou une souillure sur une surface.
The smirching on the white tablecloth was difficult to remove.
La tache sur la nappe blanche était difficile à enlever.
ternissementAu sens figuré, pour une atteinte portée à la réputation ou au caractère.
The politician's involvement in the scandal led to a public smirching of his reputation.
L'implication du politicien dans le scandale a entraîné un ternissement public de sa réputation.
Synonyms
sullying
tainting
defaming
besmirching
discrediting
blackening
slurring
staining
tarnishing
blemishing
smirchverb

smirching

Gerund

smirched
Past Simple
smirched
Past Participle
smirching
Gerund
UK
/smɜːtʃ/
US
/smɝtʃ/
The mechanic accidentally smirched his shirt with oil while fixing the car.
Le mécanicien a accidentellement taché sa chemise d’huile en réparant la voiture.
ternirSens figuré, surtout pour la réputation.
The scandal threatened to smirch the politician's otherwise clean record.
Le scandale menaçait de ternir le dossier autrement irréprochable du politicien.
Synonyms
taint
sully
stain
blemish
defile
dishonor
disgrace

Definitions

smirchingnoun
The act of tarnishing or staining someone's reputation or character.
The politician's involvement in the scandal led to a public smirching of his reputation.
A mark or stain that discolors or soils something.
The smirching on the white tablecloth was difficult to remove.
smirchverb
To make something dirty or stained.
The mechanic accidentally smirched his shirt with oil while fixing the car.
To tarnish or damage someone's reputation.
The scandal threatened to smirch the politician's otherwise clean record.
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