Definition of Besmirch
to smear an individual’s reputation or character
Examples of Besmirch in a sentence
If the opposing candidate for homecoming queen gets her hands on my nude pictures, she will use them to besmirch my character. 🔊
Because Gail wanted her supervisor’s job, she did everything in her power to besmirch the woman’s character. 🔊
The convict tried to besmirch the arresting detective’s name in hopes of having his conviction overturned. 🔊
After being kicked out of the country club, Marcus did everything within his power to besmirch the name of the establishment. 🔊
The baseball star claimed he had never taken steroids and insisted the accusation was an attempt by an angry reporter to besmirch his name. 🔊
The woman’s adultery accusation is sure to besmirch the married politician’s reputation. 🔊
How dare you threaten to besmirch my name if I refuse to pay your blackmail demands! 🔊
Although James never meant to besmirch his wealthy family’s name, he did tarnish their reputation when he got arrested. 🔊
Cathy went out of her way to besmirch her husband’s character during their divorce proceedings. 🔊
As a Christian, I will never besmirch the name of the Lord. 🔊
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