Smirched: meaning, definitions and examples
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smirched
[ smษชrสงt ]
to tarnish reputation
To smirch something means to tarnish, stain, or damage it in some way. This often refers to the reputation or character of a person, implying that false information or accusations have marred their standing or integrity. Smirching suggests a deliberate act, and it can carry a connotation of malicious intent. The word is often used in contexts where someone's good name is unfairly affected by rumors or slander.
Synonyms
besmirch, defame, stain, sully, tarnish.
Examples of usage
- The scandal smirched his reputation among colleagues.
- Rumors can smirch a person's good name.
- She felt her reputation was smirched by the untrue allegations.
Translations
Translations of the word "smirched" in other languages:
๐ต๐น difamado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคเคเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช beschmutzt
๐ฎ๐ฉ ternoda
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฟะปัะผะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zbrukany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑใใ
๐ซ๐ท salie
๐ช๐ธ manchado
๐น๐ท lekelenmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌ์์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุทุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ zneฤiลกtฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zneฤistenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ทๆฑก็
๐ธ๐ฎ omaลพan
๐ฎ๐ธ sรณldinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐาััััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแซแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lษฤv edilmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ manchado
Etymology
The word 'smirch' derives from the Old English word 'smercan,' which means 'to smear or soil.' Initially, it was used in a literal sense to describe the act of staining something physically. Over time, its usage evolved to take on a more figurative meaning, primarily focusing on the idea of ruining someone's reputation or moral character. The suffix 'ich' likely transformed the word into a verb, becoming popular in Middle English as well. Although less common in contemporary usage, the term has retained its place in English literature, often appearing in discussions about morality, ethics, and character judgment.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,468, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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