smirch | Amarkosh

Meaning of word smirch from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : A blemish made by dirt.

Example : He had a smudge on his cheek.

Synonyms : blot, daub, slur, smear, smudge, spot

Meaning : An act that brings discredit to the person who does it.

Example : He made a huge blot on his copybook.

Synonyms : blot, smear, spot, stain

Meaning : Smear so as to make dirty or stained.

Synonyms : besmirch

Meaning : Charge falsely or with malicious intent. Attack the good name and reputation of someone.

Example : The journalists have defamed me!.
The article in the paper sullied my reputation.

Synonyms : asperse, besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, slander, smear, sully