Smirched: meaning, definitions and examples

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smirched

 

[ smษชrสงt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น difamado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฒเค‚เค•เคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschmutzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ternoda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะปัะผะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zbrukany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑšใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manchado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lekelenmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋Ÿฌ์›Œ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุทุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zneฤiลกtฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zneฤistenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žทๆฑก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omaลพan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณldinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐา›ั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™ฤŸv edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.