Meaning of smirch in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /smərtʃ/

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  1. Verb

    smirch

    Etymology

    late 15th century: probably symbolic

    Definitions

    1. smear so as to make dirty or stained

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  2. 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 »

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  3. Noun

    smirch

    Definitions

    1. a blemish made by dirt

    Examples

    • « he had a smudge on his cheek »

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  4. 2. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

    Examples

    • « he made a huge blot on his copybook »

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