Meaning of smirch in English
Verb
smirchEtymology
late 15th century: probably symbolicDefinitions
1. smear so as to make dirty or stained- 2. charge falsely or with malicious intent
Examples
- « attack the good name and reputation of someone »
- « The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation »
Noun
smirchDefinitions
1. a blemish made by dirtExamples
- « he had a smudge on his cheek »
- 2. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
Examples
- « he made a huge blot on his copybook »