besmirching

Meanings

• Verb

  To sully or dishonor the reputation of someone or something by speaking or acting in a disrespectful or damaging way.

  - "The politician was besmirched by his opponents during the election campaign."
  - "The company's reputation was besmirched by the scandal."

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Synonyms

debase , slander , smear , soil

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Variants

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besmirch , besmirched , besmirches , besmirching

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old French word 'besmercher', meaning 'to smear' or 'to soil'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'besmirch' is not commonly used in everyday language and is often found in formal or literary contexts.

2. The opposite of besmirching is 'exonerate', which means to clear someone of blame or suspicion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Defamation: Defamation is a legal term that refers to making false statements about someone that harm their reputation. Besmirching can be considered a form of defamation, but it specifically refers to actions or words that are intended to dishonor or sully someone's reputation.

2. Slander: Slander is a type of defamation that is spoken orally. Besmirching can be considered a form of slander if it is spoken rather than written or implied.

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Culture

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Besmirching has been used extensively in literature and art to portray negative character traits and to convey a sense of dishonor or disrepute. It is often used to describe actions or words that undermine someone's reputation or character.

How to Memorize "besmirching"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone spreading rumors or making disparaging comments about someone or something, damaging their reputation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of damaging someone's reputation or character.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Besmirch means to sully or soil someone's reputation'.

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