1
[ noun ] a blemish made by dirt

Examples

"he had a smudge on his cheek"

2
[ verb ] charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Examples

"The journalists have defamed me!" The article in the paper sullied my reputation"

3
[ verb ] smear so as to make dirty or stained

Synonyms

besmirch

Related terms

smear smudge

4
[ noun ] an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

Synonyms

smear spot stain blot

Examples

"he made a huge blot on his copybook"

Related terms

mistake tarnish

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