1. (verb) defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Synonyms: besmirch, smudge, asperse, maculate, taint, smear, smutch, calumniate, tarnish, denigrate, minimize, slander, blur, defile, sully, stain, daub, smirch, defame, corrupt, belittle, cloud, derogate
2. (verb) smirch, besmirch
smear so as to make dirty or stained
Synonyms: smear, denigrate, asperse, defame, calumniate, sully, smirch, besmirch, slander
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Synonyms for besmirch 
