Meaning of smirch

Definition of smirch

(noun) a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; "he made a huge blot on his copybook"
(verb) smear so as to make dirty or stained
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!"; "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"

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