smirch

Meanings

• a blemish made by dirt
• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
• smear so as to make dirty or stained
• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Synonyms

asperse, besmirch, blot, calumniate, daub, defame, denigrate, slander, slur, smear, smudge, spot, stain, sully