Besmirched

Synonyms of besmirched

• sullied
• tarnished
• stained

Antonyms of besmirched

• clean
• pure
• untarnished

Collocations of besmirched

reputation

Frequency: 80 %

His besmirched reputation made it difficult for him to find a job.

name

Frequency: 70 %

The scandal besmirched her family's name.

honor

Frequency: 65 %

He felt besmirched by the dishonorable actions of his colleagues.

character

Frequency: 60 %

The false accusations besmirched his character in the eyes of the public.

reputation

Frequency: 50 %

The scandal besmirched his personal reputation beyond repair.

Idiomatic Expressions for besmirched

• Phrase: besmirch one's honor
  Meaning: to bring shame or disgrace to someone's sense of honor or integrity
  Usage: The scandal besmirched his family's honor and they were shunned by society.