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Vocabulary Entry
smirch
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To make something dirty or to tarnish a reputation.
Example Sentences
"The scandal began to smirch the politician's reputation."
"She was careful not to smirch her dress while cooking."
"His careless comments could smirch their friendship."
N
noun
A stain or blemish, especially on one's character or reputation.
Example Sentences
"The smirch on his record made it difficult to find a job."
"Despite the smirch of dishonesty, she continued to fight for her beliefs."
"The smirch of his past was always brought up in conversations."