Synonyms for be smirching

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : bih-smurch

Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈsmɜrtʃ

Top 10 synonyms for be smirching

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Définition of be smirching

Origin : 1590s, from be- + smirch.
Our Gayness and our Gilt are all besmyrcht. ["Henry V," IV.iii.110]
Related: Besmirched; besmirching.

As in pollution : noun dirtiness, contamination
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

Antonyms for be smirching

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