besmirching

[US]/bɛˈsmɜːrʃɪŋ/
[UK]/bəˈsmɜːrʃɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to damage the reputation of someone or something; to tarnish or stain.

Phrases & Collocations

besmirching someone's reputation

Example Sentences

he was accused of besmirching her reputation.

besmirching someone's character can have serious consequences.

she felt hurt by the rumors besmirching her image.

they are trying to besmirch the company's good name.

his actions were seen as besmirching the team's integrity.

besmirching public figures is unfortunately common in politics.

the article was criticized for besmirching the scientist's work.

she refused to engage in besmirching her competitors.

he apologized for besmirching the community's reputation.

falsely besmirching someone's name is unethical.

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