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Meaning of besmirched
The primary meaning of the word "besmirched" is to damage someone's reputation or character.
Etymology of besmirched
The word "besmirched" has its roots in the Old English words "besmitan" or "smirian," which mean to defile or soil, and the Old Norse word "smyrja," which means to blacken or defile.
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of physically soiling or staining, and later developing to include the figurative sense of damaging someone's reputation.
Synonyms
tainted
tarnished
smeared
stained
soiled
sullied
defamed
disparaged
maligned
slandered
vilified
defiled
corrupted
polluted
debased
degraded
dishonored
discredited
impeached
impugned
marred
blemished
spotted
blotted
fouled
dirtied
blackened
smeared
calumniated
aspersed
traduced
denigrated
derogated
belittled
demeaned
devalued
Definitions
- To damage or harm someone's reputation
- * To make something seem less good or less attractive by associating it with something unpleasant or of poor quality
Usage Examples
- The company's reputation was besmirched by the scandal involving its CEO.
- * The politician's character was besmirched by the allegations of corruption.
- * The beautiful landscape was besmirched by the presence of litter and pollution.