Words Related To Reputation

verb to damage the reputation of someone or something by slander or libel

• The politician was careful not to besmirch his opponent's reputation during the debate.
• I would never say anything to besmirch your good name.
• Don't listen to him, he's just trying to besmirch you.
• The rain besmirched the once pristine white dress, leaving muddy streaks.

verb to damage the reputation of someone or something

adjective having been damaged in reputation

• The reputation of the company was besmirched by the scandal.
• She felt her name was besmirched by the false rumors.
• He didn't want his good name besmirched by the gossip.
• The once pristine white dress was now besmirched with mud stains.

noun a mark or stain, especially one that damages the appearance of something

verb to damage the reputation or character of someone or something

• The politician's reputation was smirched by the scandal.
• I can't believe she tried to smirch my name like that!
• Don't let anyone smirch your good name.
• The dark clouds seemed to smirch the otherwise clear blue sky.

verb to make something dirty or stained, especially in a way that damages its reputation

• The reputation of the company was smirched by the scandal.
• His name was smirched after the rumors started spreading.
• She didn't want her social media profile to get smirched by posting controversial content.
• The beauty of the landscape was smirched by the construction of the new highway.

verb to damage or tarnish the reputation or purity of something

• The reputation of the company was sullied by the scandal.
• I don't want to sully our friendship by bringing up old arguments.
• Don't sully my vibe with your negativity.
• The dark clouds sully the otherwise clear blue sky.