besmirch

besmirch has 3 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 8.

Definitions

• v. t.. To smirch or soil; to discolor; to obscure. Hence: To dishonor; to sully.
• v.. 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"
• v.. smear so as to make dirty or stained