SMIRCH

(noun) an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
"he made a huge blot on his copybook"
synonyms : blot , smear , spot , stain
(noun) a blemish made by dirt
"he had a smudge on his cheek"
synonyms : blot , daub , slur , smear , smudge , spot
(verb) charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
"The journalists have defamed me!", "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
synonyms : asperse , besmirch , calumniate , defame , denigrate , slander , smear , sully
besmirching somebody's name is a very serious offense, morally and legally. -added by diviya_inlas
No one is trying to denigrate the importance of a good education. We all know that it is crucial for success -added by nithi
(verb) smear so as to make dirty or stained
synonyms : besmirch
the walls of the school music room had been besmirched with some kind of oily and sticky black colored stuff. -added by diviya_inlas

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