Meaning of smirch in English

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
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 »

3. Noun

   smirch

   Definitions

   1. a blemish made by dirt

   Examples

   • « he had a smudge on his cheek »
4. 2. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

   Examples

   • « he made a huge blot on his copybook »