Besmirch

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/
• US IPA: /bɪˈsmɝːtʃ/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)tʃ

Origin

From - + smirch.

Full definition of besmirch

Verb

1. (transitive) To make dirty; to soil.
2. (transitive) To tarnish, especially someone's reputation; to debase.The newspaper was on a campaign to besmirch the actor.