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besmirched

/bɪsˈmɜːtʃt/

/bɪsˈmɜrʧt/

besmirchedadjective

more besmirched

Comp.

most besmirched

Super.

/bɪˈsmɜːtʃt/

/bɪˈsmɝːtʃt/

Translations

запятнанный

His reputation was besmirched by the scandal.

Его репутация была запятнана скандалом.

Definitions

Stained or tarnished, especially in reputation.

The politician's besmirched reputation made it difficult for him to win the public's trust.

Covered with dirt, grime, or other physical stains.

After working on the engine, his hands were besmirched with oil.

Synonyms

besmirchedpast participle

Used adjectivally as the past participle of the verb "besmirch" to describe someone or something that has been tarnished or soiled.

Definitions

Simple past tense and past participle of "besmirch", used as an adjective.

Having besmirched his name, he struggled to regain credibility.

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besmirchverb

besmirched

Past Simple

besmirched

Past Simple

besmirched

Past Participle

besmirching

Gerund

/bɪsˈmɜːtʃ/

/bɪsˈmɜrʧ/

Translations

порочить

He tried to besmirch her reputation with false accusations.

Он пытался порочить её репутацию ложными обвинениями.

Definitions

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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