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Antonyms for be smirches


Grammar : Verb
Spell : bih-smurch
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈsmɜrtʃ



Definition of be smirches

Origin :
  • 1590s, from be- + smirch.
  • Our Gayness and our Gilt are all besmyrcht. ["Henry V," IV.iii.110]
  • Related: Besmirched; besmirching.
  • As in malign : verb slander, defame
  • As in mess up : verb disorder, dirty
  • As in pollute : verb make dirty; corrupt
  • As in slander : verb make a scandalous remark
  • As in smear : verb rub on, spread over
  • As in smear : verb tarnish a reputation
  • As in soil : verb make dirty
  • As in spot : verb mark, stain
  • As in stain : verb dirty, taint
  • As in sully : verb soil, stain
  • As in taint : verb dirty, contaminate; ruin
  • As in besmirch : verb taint
  • As in smirch : verb corrupt
  • As in besmear : verb defile
  • As in defame : verb inflict libel or slander
  • As in defile : verb corrupt, violate
  • As in denigrate : verb belittle, malign
  • As in discolor : verb fading, dirtying of hue
  • As in disgrace : verb bring shame upon
  • As in foul : verb make or become dirty

Synonyms for be smirches

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