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BESMIRCHING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Besmirching.

Besmirching - as a verb

Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Example: "The journalists have defamed me!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asperse9calumniate14defame12denigrate11slander8smear7smirch13sully8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accuse10charge12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Smear so as to make dirty or stained

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smirch13

Example Sentences

"He was accused of besmirching her reputation with false rumors."
"The article contained besmirching comments about his character."
"She felt hurt by the besmirching remarks made about her appearance."
"The politician's opponents resorted to besmirching his name in order to win the election."
"His actions were seen as besmirching the honor of the entire organization."
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Word Game Points

Is BESMIRCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, besmirching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BESMIRCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is BESMIRCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, besmirching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BESMIRCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is BESMIRCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, besmirching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BESMIRCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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