besmirch
/bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/
be · smirch
bɪ · ˈsmɜːrtʃ
English Definition
v. to damage the reputation of someone or something
Significado en Español
manchar, difamar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm ô danh, vu khống
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
to defile, slander.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the closest in meaning to “besmirch”?
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A
adorn
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B
cleanse
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C
sully
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D
renounce
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C — sully.
“besmirch” means v. to damage the reputation of someone or something
Common questions about “besmirch”
What does “besmirch” mean?
besmirch — v. to damage the reputation of someone or something. In Chinese: 玷污，诽谤.
How do you pronounce “besmirch”?
besmirch is pronounced /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: be · smirch.
Is “besmirch” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. besmirch appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “besmirch”?
to defile, slander.
