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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmanchar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /manˈtʃaɾ/
"Trataron de manchar su honor con falsos rumores."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To damage the good name and reputation of someone, especially through malicious or false allegations.
"The relentless tabloid campaign sought to besmirch the politician's spotless career." - 2
To make dirty, stained, or discolored in a literal sense.
"He was careful not to besmirch his expensive white coat while working in the messy garage."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from be- (as an intensive prefix) combined with smirch, a Middle English verb meaning to smear or dirty. Dating back to the late 16th century, the term evolved from literal soiling or staining to primarily metaphorical damage inflicted upon someone's reputation, honor, or character.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Besmirch" is said worldwide
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ternir
Transliteration: /tɛʁ.niʁ/
"Ses actions ont fini par ternir sa réputation."
besudeln
Transliteration: /bəˈzuːdəln/
"Er versuchte, ihren guten Ruf zu besudeln."
macchiare
Transliteration: /makˈkja.re/
"Le accuse infondate hanno cercato di macchiare la sua onestà."
manchar
Transliteration: /manˈtʃaɾ/
"Trataron de manchar su honor con falsos rumores."
manchar
Transliteration: /mɐ̃ˈʃaɾ/
"Aquela escândalo manchou a reputação da empresa."
कलंकित करना
Transliteration: kalankit karna
"उसने अपने परिवार के नाम को कलंकित कर दिया।"
玷污
Transliteration: diànwū
"谣言试图玷污他的名誉。"
더럽히다
Transliteration: deoreopvida
"그 스캔들은 그의 명예를 더럽혔다."
汚す
Transliteration: yogosu
"彼は嘘の噂で彼女の名誉を汚そうとした。"
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