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smirch - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'smirch' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Smirch [ n.]
- A smutch; a dirty stain.
2 . Smirch [ v. t.]
- To smear with something which stains, or makes dirty; to smutch; to begrime; to soil; to sully.

Meaning of 'smirch' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . smirch [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a blemish made by dirt
Example in sentence:
  • he had a smudge on his cheek
Meaning (2):
- an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
Example in sentence:
  • he made a huge blot on his copybook
3 . smirch [ v]
Meaning (3):
- charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Example in sentence:
  • The article in the paper sullied my reputation;
  • The journalists have defamed me!