besmirch
(verb)
verb
1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Similar word(s): asperse, calumniate, defame, denigrate, slander, smear, smirch, sully
Definition categories: communication, accuse, charge
2. smear so as to make dirty or stained
Similar word(s): smirch
Definition categories: contact, smear
Sentences with besmirch as a verb:
- The newspaper was on a campaign to besmirch the actor.