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besmirch
UK
/bɪsˈmɜːtʃ/
US
/bɪsˈmɜrʧ/
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besmirch
verb
besmirched
Past Simple
besmirched
Past Participle
besmirching
Gerund
UK
/bɪsˈmɜːtʃ/
US
/bɪsˈmɜrʧ/
порочить
He tried to besmirch her reputation with false accusations.
Он пытался порочить её репутацию ложными обвинениями.
Synonyms
sully
taint
stain
defame
discredit
smear
slur
vilify
denigrate
malign
Antonyms
cleanse
purify
exonerate
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besmirch
verb
To damage the reputation or honor of someone or something.
The scandal served to besmirch the politician's previously untarnished reputation.
To make something dirty or discolored.
The muddy footprints besmirched the clean white carpet.
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