besmirch

verb
[L330920]

Compounds

Combines

Forms

  • simple present : besmirch
  • simple present, singular, third person : besmirches
  • simple past : besmirched
  • present participle : besmirching
  • past participle : besmirched

Senses

  • to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully, soil