smirch meaning and definition

SMIRCH noun

Definition of smirch (noun)

1. a blemish made by dirt
   • "he had a smudge on his cheek"
   • synonyms: blot, daub, slur, smear, smudge, spot
2. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
   • "he made a huge blot on his copybook"
   • synonyms: blot, smear, spot, stain

SMIRCH verb

Definition of smirch (verb)

1. smear so as to make dirty or stained
   • synonyms: besmirch
2. 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