Besmirch

Besmirch (V):

• Pronunciation: bih-smurch
• Word Meaning:
  • To damage the reputation or good name of someone; to tarnish or sully by making false or damaging statements.
• Uses in Sentence:
  1. The scandalous article aimed to besmirch the politician’s image just before the election.
  2. He was careful not to besmirch the company’s reputation through unethical business practices.
• Synonyms:
  1. Sully
  2. Defame
  3. Tarnish
  4. Discredit
  5. Smear
• Antonyms:
  1. Praise
  2. Laud
  3. Commend
  4. Honor
  5. Uphold
• Word Meaning in Hindi:
  • कलंकित करना (Kalanjit Karna) or मैला करना (Maila Karna)
• Word Uses in Hindi:
  1. उस अफवाही लेख का उद्देश्य था कि चुनाव से ठीक पहले राजनीतिज्ञ की छवि को कलंकित करें। (The scandalous article aimed to besmirch the politician’s image just before the election.)
  2. उसने ध्यान रखा कि अनैतिक व्यापार प्रथाओं के माध्यम से कंपनी की प्रतिष्ठा को मैला नहीं करें। (He was careful not to besmirch the company’s reputation through unethical business practices.)