smirch

verb
[L333040]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : smirch
  • simple present, singular, third person : smirches
  • simple past : smirched
  • present participle : smirching
  • past participle : smirched

Senses

  • to make dirty, stained, or discolored : sully
  • to smear with something that stains or dirties
  • to bring discredit or disgrace on

smirch

noun
[L327992]

Forms

  • singular : smirch
  • plural : smirches

Senses

  • a dirty mark or smear; a stain; a smudge; also, that which smirches or dirties
  • a blot on someone's character; a flaw